Software Development Engineer in Test - Contacts, Phone, FaceTime
AppleSoftware Development Engineer in Test - Contacts, Phone, FaceTime
AppleLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Software Development Engineer in Test role at Apple focuses on maintaining high standards of quality and privacy across various platforms including iOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The team is responsible for implementing automated tests for critical features such as Mail, Messages, and AirDrop. Candidates should be comfortable in a dynamic environment and possess creativity to improve product quality. Collaboration with engineering teams and advocating for testable development practices are key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience developing in Python, Java, Swift, C/C++, or Objective-C
- Experience in software development lifecycle and development tools like git
- Experience in testing and automating APIs, UIs, and Native Applications for Mobile and/or Desktop
- Experience working with Continuous Integration systems
- Proficiency in Swift or Objective-C
- Proficiency in XCTest, XCUITest, and Xcode
- Familiarity with databases, SQL, and scripting languages
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive an automated testing project
- Strong understanding of Quality Engineering methodologies and practices
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Proficiency in refactoring, test automation, testable and modular code, and build infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Implement functional, performance, reliability, and end-to-end automated tests for various applications
- Collaborate with different engineering teams to create robust and valuable tests
- Advocate for testable development practices during the design process
- Conduct code reviews and participate in design discussions
- Maintain and triage test results to detect and resolve complex software issues
- Develop tools to analyze and report test result trends
- Share insights and progress through demos and discussions to promote quality
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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