As a Senior Software Engineer on Apple's Camera Software team, you will work closely with camera testers and engineering teams to develop next-generation camera validation systems. This role focuses on leveraging your creativity and engineering expertise to enhance automated software validation for Apple's iconic camera technology. You will lead the design and implementation of innovative test automation solutions that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of camera software validation across all Apple devices. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the quality of Camera Software and enhance user experiences for millions of customers.

• 8+ years of professional software engineering and architecture experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building and evaluating modern AI/ML and agentic technologies.
• Strong track record of designing, building, debugging, and operating effective software test automation solutions.
• Deep knowledge of QA testing methodologies and strategy.
• Experience automating or validating software against physical hardware or devices.
• Experience building and operating automated test execution at scale.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Python, Swift, Objective-C, or C++.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of test automation solutions.
• Collaborate with camera testers and engineering teams to enhance validation systems.
• Prototype and iterate on ideas to improve software validation processes.
• Utilize data to drive decisions and refine automation solutions.
• Mentor engineers and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Advocate for technical positions among team members and stakeholders.

• 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.