What are the responsibilities and job description for the Android Software Development in Test (SDET) - Apple Maps position at Apple?
Summary
Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200595953
Join our passionate automation team as we build cutting-edge solutions to enhance the quality and reliability of Apple Maps products. We take pride in developing automation frameworks, streamlining testing, and enabling efficient, scalable testing. Our work directly impacts developers and quality engineers. If you’re excited about Android SDKs, API automation, and driving innovation in test automation, we’d love to have you on board!
Description
In this role, you will play a key role in designing and developing automation frameworks and tools to validate Android SDKs, APIs, and applications. You will collaborate closely with developers and quality engineers to improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:
- Build and maintain automation frameworks for Android SDKs and APIs.
- Develop and optimize test apps for core Android functionalities.
- Create, execute, and maintain automated test suites (functional, integration, and more).
- Identify testing gaps and improve testability in the development lifecycle.
- Drive best practices in automation and continuous testing.
- Analyze test results, debug issues, and provide feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with Android SDKs, APIs, and testing tools.
- Experience with automated test frameworks (Espresso, UI Automator, Appium).
- Familiarity with Android build systems (Gradle), CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and backend integration testing.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Android development experience, including SDKs and frameworks.
- Experience testing Android UI, functional, and APIs.
- Interest in end-to-end automation development.
- Experience managing host/lab environments for automated testing.
- Ability to develop sample app code and documentation to support testing.
- Knowledge of app build and deployment pipelines.
- Proficiency in test result aggregation and analysis.
- Familiarity with mapping frameworks is a plus.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.
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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
Salary : $143,100 - $264,200
