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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Creativity Apps

Culver City, California, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$139,500–$258,100 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Apple is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for its Creativity Apps team. This role focuses on testing iOS/macOS applications, cloud frameworks, and APIs, with a specific emphasis on validating on-device ML and AI features in the creative domain. The ideal candidate will have experience with Swift and Python for test automation, a strong understanding of the ML product lifecycle, and excellent communication and project management skills. Experience with GenAI tools and creative application workflows is preferred. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

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The Creativity Applications team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test who has experience testing iOS/macOS applications, cloud based frameworks and APIs, validating new and innovative on-device ML and AI features in the creative space. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to help shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. Ideally we are looking for someone with a passion and/or background in video editing to contribute to the production of innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers and visual storytellers.
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, writing, maintaining and executing test cases manually and through automation using Swift and Python. You will drive all aspects of quality and process improvements to help the team ensure that our features are rock-solid and ready to be released to our customers. Reporting bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques will be the key to your success. This role requires balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress and risks effectively and systematically. Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in AI/ML technologies, video/photo/music/productivity application editing software as well as new testing techniques is what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing/validating GenAI tools or working on AI-adjacent projects.
Experience with writing automation for Apple platforms including iOS and macOS.
Experience with photo, video, film and cloud editing workflows using creative applications is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years industry experience in quality assurance with a prior focus in testing AI/ML technologies.
Minimum of 3 years experience as a Software Engineer in Test, programming in Swift and/or Python to prototype features, create and test with internal tools.
Proficiency in testing iOS/macOS apps, cloud based frameworks, and framework APIs.
Excellent understanding of an ML-based product lifecycle and GenAI. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, QA terminology and processes.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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
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