What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Frameworks Software Developer in Test position at Apple?
The Cocoa team designs and implements frameworks which deliver user level features and developer APIs that are essential building blocks used by Apple and Apple's customers to create top-notch applications for the Apple platforms. The team's deliverables include a wide range of rich functionality in areas such as user interface, text, graphics, document handling, asset management, data modeling, persistence, concurrency, and operating system interaction. We are looking for critical thinkers with a sharp eye for detail who would like to play a key role in qualifying the Cocoa frameworks and helping ensure Apple software is of the highest quality.
Description
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will partner closely with engineering teams to design robust testing strategies, develop automated tests, and build scalable test infrastructure. This role blends quality assurance with software development, placing a strong emphasis on improving overall product quality through thoughtful automation. You will gain deep domain knowledge and use it to shape effective test strategies, while architecting, prototyping, and maintaining test applications and automated suites that validate SDKs, APIs, and critical Cocoa framework functionalities. Your keen debugging skills and attention to detail will be essential in surfacing actionable defects and elevating the reliability of our systems. We cultivate a culture rooted in curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning, especially as we navigate new technologies and evolving features. If you’re ready to shape the future of testing and be a catalyst for innovation, then join our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.
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 .
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Description
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will partner closely with engineering teams to design robust testing strategies, develop automated tests, and build scalable test infrastructure. This role blends quality assurance with software development, placing a strong emphasis on improving overall product quality through thoughtful automation. You will gain deep domain knowledge and use it to shape effective test strategies, while architecting, prototyping, and maintaining test applications and automated suites that validate SDKs, APIs, and critical Cocoa framework functionalities. Your keen debugging skills and attention to detail will be essential in surfacing actionable defects and elevating the reliability of our systems. We cultivate a culture rooted in curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning, especially as we navigate new technologies and evolving features. If you’re ready to shape the future of testing and be a catalyst for innovation, then join our team.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of experience working as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
- Strong object oriented programming and software design skills, preferably in Swift/Objective-C or Python
- Understanding of Application development and Unit Testing preferably using Xcode and XCTest
- Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Experience with developing system and feature level test plans and test cases
- Experience writing production-ready automated functional and non-functional tests
- Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Swift/Python
- Experience identifying automation requirements and designing solutions to address test execution challenges
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Solid understanding of UNIX-based systems and command-line tools for debugging, analysis, and automation
- Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
- Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced and informal environment. Ability to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently
- Proven experience working on cross-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.
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 .
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Salary : $147,400 - $220,900
