The Software Development Engineer in Test role at Apple focuses on enhancing the quality of Siri and AIML-related products through innovative testing methodologies and automation frameworks. The position involves collaborating with product development teams to address technical challenges and improve user experiences. The engineer will leverage advanced technologies to develop evaluation tools and testing solutions, ensuring reliability and performance. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with stakeholders and contributing to product quality measures.

• BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with strong coding skills and 5+ years of industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a software development or test engineering role, with demonstrated leadership in quality strategy and automation.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end test automation frameworks using languages such as Swift, Objective-C, Python, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and GitHub.
• Understanding of generative AI and experience in using Gen AI tools for various applications.

• Own the qualification of Siri on AIML future technologies and customer-facing product features.
• Develop evaluation, automation, and test methodologies to enhance product quality.
• Engage with innovative new-product teams across Apple to solve technical challenges.
• Prototype and test new ideas, bringing research to life for next-generation products.
• Contribute to architecture decisions, design reviews, and peer code reviews.
• Write clean, maintainable, and production code with appropriate documentation and tests.
• Identify root causes of issues and uncover opportunities to enhance reliability and performance.
• Contribute to post-mortem discussions for key services, providing strategic input to prevent future issues.

• 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.