Job Details

Software Development Engineer - Test

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Sep 20, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200622142-3956

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
Apple is looking for a Software Development Engineer – Test, responsible for the design and development of comprehensive automated tests.

Description

In this role, you will work closely with development teams to review design requirements, specifications, and functionality of low-level software (including firmware and algorithms), and design automated tests that validate the quality of the software at all levels (unit, functional, integration, end-to-end). Additionally, you will develop test frameworks or tools used for automation pipelines and test cases. You will execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects, performance issues, or other anomalies and work closely with development teams to debug and solve complex firmware and low-level software issues and resolve them. You will influence the software development cycle by providing feedback regarding feature design and functionality to improve code quality and testability.

Responsibilities

• Architect automation interfaces, tools, and infrastructure

• Utilize automation frameworks and feature design documentation to develop comprehensive automated tests

• Enable and maintain CI/automation pipelines for feature validation

• Conduct failure analysis and provide feedback on code quality and testability

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field with 4+ years of experience in the relevant industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals: best practices, runtime behavior, scalability, object oriented and functional code design

• Ability to design and architect sustainable automation systems across hardware, software, and cloud services

• Ability to design and build sustainable and intuitive interfaces and APIs

• Knowledge of how to break a feature or codebase down end-to-end and develop comprehensive automated test coverage

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $190,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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