Software Development Engineer in Test - Battery Life

Job Description

Apple is looking for critical thinkers to play a key role in the engineering process, focusing on ensuring best-of-class battery life for their devices.

Requirements

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and proficiency in a scripting language (eg, Python)
• Strong QA experience in test planning/strategy/methodologies and self-sufficient in debugging, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and owning automated tests for validating battery life
• Post-processing and reporting of test results
• Running tests, analyzing test results against expectations, and collaborating with engineering teams to debug observed battery life issues
• Developing and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Proactively identifying automated solutions to streamline workflows

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.