
Software Engineer in Test - System Experience, T3E
Required skills
- SpringBoard
- Spotlight
- iOS
- iPadOS
- macOS
- watchOS
- tvOS
- System Experience
- Test Engineering
- Continuous Integration
Nice to have
- API
- SDK
- Frameworks
- unit-tests
- regression tests
- functional tests
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Software Engineer in Test with System Experience for its T3E team. This role involves ensuring the quality of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS) and their associated apps and frameworks. You will work on projects like SpringBoard and Spotlight, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software through continuous integration testing, a blend of manual and automated testing, and meticulous attention to UI details. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required, along with three years of software engineering experience.
Description
As a Software Engineer in Test, you will work on a multi-functional team which is responsible for projects such as SpringBoard and Spotlight. You will work closely with software engineers, project managers and other Apple quality teams. You will ensure that Apple delivers the next generation of its operating systems with the highest quality by providing continuous integration testing. A mix of manual testing supplemented by automated suites help ensure scale, but need to be able to focus on the larger projects while sweating the small UI details.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Two years of directly related work experience can substitute for the education requirement. Three years of experience as a software engineer.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing code in Swift or Objective C to test an API, SDK, or Frameworks Experience writing and triaging automated software tests (e.g., unit-tests, regression tests, functional tests, stress tests) Experience in developing test plans, assessing risk, filing appropriate bugs, and consolidating bug reports Experience in driving development and deployment of relevant testing tools and infrastructure Experience with XCTest and Xcode Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action Keen eye for detail
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
technicalmedium
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