The Home Team provides the foundation that enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and building experiences that revolutionize the way people harmonize with their Homes. Our goals are simple but the task is large; craft the most amazing home automation experience in the world that our customers will love. The Home Quality Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to significantly impact the quality of our cutting-edge products. In this pivotal role, you will architect, integrate, and evolve Apple’s advanced automated test infrastructure, spanning single and multi-device integration and comprehensive system tests. You will gain deep expertise in a diverse array of wireless network technologies, sophisticated protocol stacks, and cloud-based infrastructure, working with a dynamic blend of real and simulated test environments

Description

We are looking for a visionary engineer to lead technical investigations, continuously enhancing and expanding our automated test infrastructures for the Apple Home ecosystem. Your key responsibilities will include: Lead the validation of groundbreaking Apple Home features across iOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS, and macOS, ensuring exceptional user experiences Develop innovative solutions to complex automation challenges, strategically expanding Home Test Framework capabilities, Effectively monitoring and investigating lab infrastructure challenges, optimizing lab infrastructure to improve reliability and performance Expertly triage automation issues, conduct in-depth log analysis, prioritize critical issues, and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to swiftly resolve infrastructure challenges. Work with Home Quality engineers and cross functional partners to write and deploy new test cases running on a daily cadence to improve the quality of Apple Home.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in object-oriented or scripting languages, such as Python, with a proven track record of developing sophisticated automation frameworks and tools 5+ years of hands-on experiences with CI/CD platforms, architecting, building, and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines, automation lab infrastructure maintenance 5+ years in a quality-focused engineering role, demonstrating a strong history of driving end-to-end product quality for consumer-facing products or services.

Preferred Qualifications

A genuine passion for architecting, building, and optimizing automated test infrastructure, managing sophisticated lab environments, and developing insightful monitoring dashboards Demonstrated ability to thrive in a rapid development environment with demanding schedules, adapting quickly to evolving requirements Proactive and eager to embrace new challenges, continuously learn emerging technologies, and strategically adapt infrastructure to support new programs and initiatives Experience with Swift/Objective-C or XCtest frameworks Deep understanding of Operating Systems and various Wireless Technologies (e.g., WiFi, BLE)