Software Development Engineer - Test

Sunnyvale Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Be part of the Sensor, Software and Prototyping team, focused on testing application software used to collect data and develop Apple’s next generation features and algorithms. This includes technologies such as VisionPro, Multitouch, TouchID, and FaceID. Testing is focused on VisionOS, MacOS, iOS, and WatchOS applications that drive unique UI experiences, interface with firmware and low level software drivers, and provide data to processing pipelines. You will be a motivated individual who independently follows up on bugs, collaborates with developers to resolve issues and can understand and discuss technical problems with other QE engineers, development partners and program managers.

Description

An excellent candidate will:

- Have a passion for quality, enjoy the challenge of breaking things through creative testing

- Thrive in uncertain, rapid project schedules, being able to quickly shift priorities and maximize testing time.

- Strive to innovate and try new things, incorporating continuous improvement of testing methods

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or related
Experience software or application testing with Python and test automation experience
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, guaranteeing complete test coverage

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Swift programming and developing iOS test automation with Xcode UI automation framework
2 years in software or application testing with strong Python and test automation experience
Author detailed test plans that cover all functionality and edge cases of a system
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline daily workflows, accelerate coding and debugging, creating test frameworks and improve overall code quality and testing
Partner with development team to quickly learn a new application, break it into functional parts, and identify potential weaknesses
Develop robust and repeatable automated testing solutions
Understand the context where an application will be deployed, providing insights to potential failures
Execute manual and automated test plans on a variety of hardware and software configurations
Craft quality from an early stage by being involved through the entire project lifecycle
Documentation of test cases and code used for test execution
Tracking performance, reporting results to management, driving issues to closure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Building creative new tools, fixtures, and methodologies to stress software features
UI/UX design or test experience
Track record of shipping great consumer products
Continuous integration and scheduling systems

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for Apple software products.

Job title

Software Development Engineer - Test

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Sunnyvale, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Pythontest automationcollaboratingtest plans

Preferred skills

SwiftXcode UI automationAI-powered toolsmanual testingUI/UX

Specializations

testingautomationUI automationPythonSwift
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City