The Core Virtualization team is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure the quality of Virtualization technologies for Apple. This role involves working with macOS and Linux in a virtualized environment across all Apple products. The SDET will focus on automated testing to enhance the customer experience when running various operating systems in virtualization. Collaboration with multi-functional software teams is essential to develop and integrate system software and user-facing features.

• High level understanding of the software quality engineering discipline and testing levels.
• Experience developing object-oriented, reusable, efficient, and scalable automated test code.
• Fluency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Objective-C, Swift, C, C++, or Java.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or demonstrated relevant industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with executing and managing Jenkins or equivalent CI infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with one or more virtualization or container technologies.

• Ensure the quality of the customer experience when running macOS, Linux, or Windows in virtualization.
• Develop and execute automated tests to validate software quality.
• Investigate and identify complex software bugs and defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality.
• Lead multi-functional efforts across software teams.

• 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.