Senior Software Development Engineer - QE Intelligence
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products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Quality Engineering Intelligence team within Maps Client Quality Engineering is pioneering AI-first development practices for quality engineering systems. We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer who is passionate about leveraging AI to build better software faster. You'll be a technical co-lead establishing Apple's AI-native engineering practices, building intelligent quality tools, and demonstrating how modern AI development can multiply productivity while maintaining Apple's quality standards.
Description
As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the QE Intelligence team, you will pioneer AI-first software development at Apple. You'll build production-quality engineering tools that help Maps Client QE teams and the broader Apple QE community ship better software faster, demonstrating how AI-assisted development delivers both velocity and quality.","responsibilities":"Partner with the technical lead to establish engineering standards for AI-native development and define frameworks for evaluating AI-generated code quality
Design and implement full-stack quality engineering systems using AI-assisted development, including web applications, backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and automation frameworks
Lead architecture discussions and drive technical decisions that shape how quality tools are built at Apple
Ship complete features end-to-end with proper testing, security, monitoring, and deployment, taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle from concept to production
Stay at the forefront of AI coding tools and practices, evaluating emerging technologies and experimenting with new approaches
Work with QE teams across Apple to understand quality challenges and rapidly prototype solutions
Partner with SWE and platform teams to integrate proven AI tools into workflows
Mentor team members on effective AI tool usage and code evaluation practices, teaching AI-first development practices to the broader QE organization
Guide engineers on reviewing and improving AI-generated code, raising the technical bar across teams through hands-on coaching and knowledge sharing
Share learnings through demos, documentation, and cross-team collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience building quality engineering, testing, or developer productivity tools
Background in automation with insights on reporting and daily triage workflows
Experience with deployment stack: Docker, Kubernetes, Rio
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Proficiency with web frameworks: ReactJS, REST APIs
Familiarity with alerts and monitoring tools such as Splunk
Background in rapid MVP development and iterative prototyping
Familiarity with Apple development ecosystem, platforms, or tooling
Track record of successful stakeholder management and cross-org initiatives
Experience with test automation frameworks and quality metrics
Technical writing or presentations showcasing engineering work
Demonstrable 3-5x productivity improvements using AI development tools
Strong system design and architectural thinking
Passion for developer productivity, automation, and intelligent tooling
Ability to evaluate emerging AI technologies and establish best practices
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of professional software development experience shipping production systems
Expert proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
Proven expertise using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) to accelerate delivery
Strong full-stack development skills across web, backend, and data systems
Demonstrated ability to architect, review, and ship AI-generated code with high quality standards
Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices: testing, CI/CD, code review, DevOps
Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to mentor and teach
Strong communicator who can present technical concepts clearly, sell ideas to stakeholders, and build consensus across teams
Track record of technical leadership on cross-functional initiatives
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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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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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