Software Development Engineer in Test - Siri

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something! The Siri Quality Engineering team is seeking a software development engineer in test to support building test frameworks and tools that best enable the qualification of Siri and exceed our customer's expectations. Join a multi-functional team in charge of understanding how well our products work, advocating for critical changes, and representing how they'll be experienced by our customers. We are a nimble, fast-paced team that relies heavily on a tight relationship between engineering, program management, and quality engineering. As a member of our passionate group in Siri, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and improve our products to delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every day.

Description In this role, you will lead all aspects of shipping world-class user experiences, act as the voice of our end-users, help with developing / maintaining automated test frameworks and tools for exercising various features of Siri. Continuously look for ways to improve and enhance system reliability and performance. This role requires strong programming fundamentals and automation experience to help in all phases of the product release cycle. You're accountable for designing and maintaining automation frameworks which involve deep integration and close interdepartmental collaboration of Software Development & QA engineers, architects, program managers, and other domain experts. Responsibilities include defining, implementing, and continuously evolving automated test frameworks, monitoring CI performance, test result analysis, as well as test triage and reporting. Able to identify gaps in existing test plans and close them with scalability and maintainability in mind, driving all the quality work you're doing and be a strong advocate for quality in the overall software development process. This position requires a self-motivated and dynamic individual with strong technical and social skills who can give in a team-oriented atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience.
• Strong programming and software design skills, preferably in Swift and/or Python.
• Experience in building automated UI and non-UI tests for user facing applications or system frameworks.
• Ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with test methodologies ranging from functional unit tests to non-functional exploratory testing.
• Strong passion for quality assurance in software, including developing and maintaining automated test libraries and tools.
• BA/BS in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Apple development ecosystem using Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest preferred, but not required.
• Experience with or knowledge of Machine Learned (ML) systems and associated qualification approaches.
• Creative problem solver with a knack for building scalable solutions in a collective and multi-functional space.
• Highly organized with strong planning skills to estimate, update, and communicate progress.

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 $272,100, 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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