Job description
Join the Cocoa frameworks engineering group as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build and test framework APIs for Apple's platforms including macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The team focuses on enhancing developer and user experiences through key technologies such as SwiftUI, Appkit, and CoreData. This role emphasizes the importance of quality assurance in software development, requiring strong programming fundamentals and automation experience. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of prior hands-on iOS or macOS application development experience.
- Experience with Swift and/or Objective-C is preferred.
- Experience with databases such as SQLite and sync frameworks like CloudKit.
- Strong triaging and debugging skills with a solid grasp of OS fundamentals.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse group with strong interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain CoreData/SwiftData test applications and automated test suites.
- Design and maintain automation frameworks for testing various APIs.
- Monitor CI performance and analyze test results.
- Identify gaps in existing test plans and enhance them for scalability and maintainability.
- Advocate for quality throughout the software development process.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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