Software Developer in Test - Core Driver Frameworks
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Description
You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure our frameworks deliver the performance, stability, and security required to support the hardware at Apple scale. As part of the team, you will design and execute functional, regression, and performance testing strategies for the IOKit and DriverKit API's, as well as their integration with system extension and device drivers. You will ensure that these core frameworks meet Apple's high standards for reliability, performance, and user experience. This is a highly entrepreneurial team, always looking for innovative ways to improve status quo and solve difficult problems in new and better ways. You will work in a fast paced environment, interacting directly with development teams within the organization as well as cross-functional teams. The nature of the position requires excellent communication skills, strong technical and debugging skills, along with a drive to make a difference.
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Responsibilities
- Own overall testing and quality of the technologies for which you are responsible.
- Design, develop and own automated test suites for new and existing technologies.
- Investigate and analyze issues spanning across the hardware and software interaction layers.
- Work closely with engineering and project management team to ensure quality releases
Minimum Qualifications
- Solid UNIX OS fundamentals.
- Experience with Python and C programming.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new and existing technologies.
- Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly motivated, creative, and organized.
- Knowledge of DriverKit, IOKit and System Extension fundamentals.
- Experience with developing, testing or debugging device drivers, firmware or other low level software.
- Knowledge/experience with Unix shell or other scripting languages
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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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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