Software Development Engineer in Test - Core OS Systems Quality Engineering

Join the team responsible for ensuring the highest quality for technologies at the heart of Apples products known to surprise and delight our customers. This team is a part of the Core OS organization and collaborates closely with a diverse group of cross-functional teams on providing test solutions for innovative system services and architectures that leverage OS, Networking and Security frameworks. This role provides a chance for you to shape popular features that deliver seamless, cutting-edge interactions across the ecosystem and push the boundaries of quality and user experience!

Description

This is a highly entrepreneurial team, always looking for innovative ways to improve status quo and solve difficult problems in new and better ways. We are looking for someone who is interested in exploring and driving the charge on quality for multiple software technologies throughout the stack. You will work with cross-functional teams across Apple to proactively develop overall test planning, execution and quality reporting for your areas of responsibility. The nature of the position requires the candidate to possess excellent communication and problem solving skills, along with a drive to make a difference. The ideal candidate will be highly technical, creative, motivated, and results driven and be able to work independently. ","responsibilities":"As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will provide test guidance, review test plans and test schedules, develop test strategies, triage & drive resolution of software issues, and coordinate reporting among cross-functional QA teams.

You will also design, develop, and own automated tests for new Apple HW and features, support validation, investigate test results and publish executive reports.

You will work closely with cross-functional development and quality teams, building strong relationships across CoreOS, Software Engineering, Internet Services, Retail, Marketing, Operations, and Hardware Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrable ability to drive improvements in the processes and workflows for software development and validation.

Demonstrable experience in automated test development, preferably in Python or other object-oriented languages.

QA Experience in Cloud-based CD Systems, Client-Server Applications, Network, Software, or Security Systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to independently manage QA efforts across cross-functional teams.

Skilled at communicating quality status to stakeholders with strong project and time management skills.

Skilled in testing methodologies, test planning, and defining validation strategies.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, and experience with programming languages like Python.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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