Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Creativity Apps
AppleSoftware Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Creativity Apps
AppleLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/1/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Video Apps team at Apple is seeking a Software Developer in Test with a strong background in video and photo editing. This role focuses on developing innovative tools for creative professionals and requires a proactive individual with technical and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for new technologies related to computer vision and on-device machine learning. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of features through manual and automated testing, while collaborating closely with team members.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in QA/QE
- Minimum of 1+ years experience as a Software Engineer in Test
- Proficiency in programming with Python and/or Swift
- Experience in testing mobile and desktop applications, as well as backend APIs
- Strong familiarity with iOS and macOS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
- Experience in digital photography and video, with proficiency in editing tools
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, write, maintain, and execute end-to-end test cases manually and through automation
- Drive quality and process improvements to ensure features are ready for release
- Report bugs using outstanding isolation and regression techniques
- Extract user scenarios from software feature descriptions and translate them into effective test plans and cases
- Coordinate multi-functional test efforts with team members
- Balance multiple deliverables while managing priorities and communicating progress effectively
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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