SDET - Software Automation Engineer - Media Apps - Apple Vision Pro

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. Apple's Vision Products Group is seeking a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive quality for next-generation spatial computing applications. You'll design and maintain sophisticated automated test frameworks that validate complex spatial experiences on visionOS, working closely with engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability and user experience.

Description In this role, you will be responsible for shipping world-class user experiences and act as the voice of our end-users. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will design and maintain automated test suites that exercise various features of visionOS Camera and Photos features, continuously improving system reliability. We are looking for someone with strong technical depth, clear communication, and the ability to drive quality across a complex product ecosystem. This role requires strong programming fundamentals and automation expertise across all phases of the product release cycle. You will design and maintain automation frameworks through deep collaboration with Software Development & QA engineers, program managers, and domain experts.

Responsibilities

• Defining, implementing, and evolving automated test frameworks
• Monitoring CI performance, analyzing test results, and triaging failures
• Identifying gaps in existing test plans and closing them with scalability and maintainability in mind
• Advocating for quality throughout the software development process
• Monitoring CI performance, analyzing test results, and triaging failures
• Identifying gaps in existing test plans and closing them with scalability and maintainability in mind
• Advocating for quality throughout the software development process

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of industry experience as an SDET or in software engineering roles with strong test automation focus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive automated test frameworks for complex applications
• Strong object-oriented programming and software design skills, preferably in Swift and/or Python
• Excellent knowledge of test methodologies including functional, integration, and regression testing
• Hands-on experience building automated UI and non-UI tests for user-facing applications
• Experience with CI/CD integration and test infrastructure
• Ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems independently and collaboratively
• Highly organized with strong planning skills to estimate, update, and communicate progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with AR/VR products and ecosystems
• Knowledge of the Apple development ecosystem using Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest
• Experience with testing consumer electronics, mobile/console applications
• Experience bringing up and maintaining multi-device automation
• Experience with machine learning or AI-assisted testing
• Background with computer vision, spatial computing, or sensor integration

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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