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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

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Apple

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Austin, TX

Are you someone who thrives on solving tough problems, takes pride in precision, and loves to build tools that make software better, faster, and more reliable? Our Hardware Engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help us push quality to the next level. In this highly technical role, you'll work closely with engineers across the organization to test internal software applications that drive critical operations. You'll use your analytical mind, programming chops, and commitment to excellence to ensure everything we ship meets a high bar-and stays there. We're looking for someone who's curious, methodical, self-driven, and genuinely enjoys building better systems, not just pointing out flaws. If you're the kind of person who spots edge cases before others see the basics, we'd love to meet you.

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Description

Partner with engineering teams in the design and execution of manual and automated test plans for new features and system upgrades Identify gaps in testing processes-and take the initiative to fill them Track, analyze, and report on QA metrics (such as defect rates, test coverage, and cycle times) to drive continuous improvement and transparency across teams Play a key role in the release cycle, ensuring regressions are caught and resolved before launch Collaborate across functions-development, product management, and support-to drive high-impact improvements Help document systems, workflows, and best practices to enable knowledge sharing and scale across teams Move fast without sacrificing quality, balancing multiple priorities and adapting to shifting timelines

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of proven experience in software quality assurance, with deep expertise in quality processes, tools, and metrics, including the development of testing strategies from the ground up
  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, including architecture design, development, and scripting, as well as strong expertise in API and Web Services testing
  • Experience working in Agile development environments using software build tools, CI/CD integrations, deployment process and code quality checking tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: apple-200586616
Employment Type: Other

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