JobsSoftware Development Engineer - Test, Accessibility, Apple Services Engineering
Software Development Engineer - Test, Accessibility, Apple Services Engineering
AppleSoftware Development Engineer - Test, Accessibility, Apple Services Engineering
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
In this role at Apple, you will oversee the full testing lifecycle for critical features in upcoming media product and service releases, focusing on accessibility for users. You will advocate for customers who rely on accessibility accommodations, ensuring their experience is prioritized. The position requires a deep understanding of assistive technology and the ability to develop scalable UI automation solutions. Your work will help reduce manual testing efforts and enhance the quality of Apple products.
Requirements
- Significant experience in Quality Assurance Engineering or Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET).
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining UI automation frameworks at scale.
- Proficiency in Python for test scripting and automation infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Swift and/or SwiftUI with experience in XCTest and XCUITest.
- Deep knowledge of assistive technology features across Apple's platforms.
- Experience with manual end-to-end testing.
- Strong working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessibility best practices.
Responsibilities
- Own the full testing lifecycle including test strategy, plan authoring, and execution.
- Architect and maintain scalable UI automation solutions using XCTest/XCUITest, Python, and Swift.
- Serve as the primary voice for accessibility advocacy within the team.
- Design automation solutions that enable a small team to maintain high software quality.
- Author clear and detailed bug reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with senior and cross-functional leaders.
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.
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