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Software Development Engineer - Test

Apple

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/27/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Join the Sensor, Software and Prototyping team to focus on testing application software that collects data and develops Apple's next generation features and algorithms. The role involves working with technologies such as VisionPro, Multitouch, TouchID, and FaceID, primarily on VisionOS, MacOS, iOS, and WatchOS applications. You will be responsible for ensuring quality through creative testing and collaborating with developers to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about continuous improvement in testing methods.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 2 years of experience in software or application testing with strong Python and test automation experience
  • Experience with Swift programming and developing iOS test automation using the Xcode UI automation framework
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee complete test coverage
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline workflows and improve code quality

Responsibilities

  • Independently follow up on bugs and collaborate with developers to resolve issues
  • Author detailed test plans that cover all functionality and edge cases of a system
  • Develop robust and repeatable automated testing solutions
  • Execute manual and automated test plans on various hardware and software configurations
  • Document test cases and code used for test execution
  • Track performance, report results to management, and drive issues to closure
  • Build creative new tools, fixtures, and methodologies to stress software features

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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