Software Development Engineer in Test, Creativity Apps (SDET)
Vancouver · On-site
About this role
Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just build products, we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
The Video Apps team is looking for a Software Developer in Test with a background in video/photo editing to contribute to the development of innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers, and visual storytellers. It requires a highly proactive individual with strong creative, technical and analytic skills and passion for new technologies related to computer vision/on device machine learning.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, writing, maintaining and executing end-end test cases manually and through automation using Swift and Python. You will drive all aspects of quality and process improvements to help the team ensure that our features are rock-solid and ready to be released to our customers. Report bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques will be the key to your success. This role requires balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress and risks effectively and systematically. Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in video/photo technologies as well as new testing techniques is what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.
5+ years of experience in QA/QE Minimum of 1+ years experience as a Software Engineer in Test Programming in Python and/or Swift to prototype features, create test apps, and test with internal tools Proficiency in testing mobile/desktop apps, and backend/APIs Understanding of the software development lifecycle, SQA testing methodologies, terminology and processes such as planning, requirements analysis, testing and deployment Proven bug detection, isolation, and regression skills Able to extract user scenarios from software feature descriptions and requirements, translating them into effective test plans and cases Strong familiarity with iOS and macOS Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate test script development and reduce manual effort BS in Computer Science, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
Experience in digital photography and video, with proficiency in editing tools for both media Meticulous, analytical, methodical and creative problem solver committed to driving quality forward Thrives in a collaborative organization, that's fast-paced and dynamic, and can clearly communicate technical problems to software teams and management Proficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, writing, maintaining and executing end-end test cases manually and through automation using Swift and Python. You will drive all aspects of quality and process improvements to help the team ensure that our features are rock-solid and ready to be released to our customers. Report bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques will be the key to your success. This role requires balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress and risks effectively and systematically. Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in video/photo technologies as well as new testing techniques is what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in QA/QE Minimum of 1+ years experience as a Software Engineer in Test Programming in Python and/or Swift to prototype features, create test apps, and test with internal tools Proficiency in testing mobile/desktop apps, and backend/APIs Understanding of the software development lifecycle, SQA testing methodologies, terminology and processes such as planning, requirements analysis, testing and deployment Proven bug detection, isolation, and regression skills Able to extract user scenarios from software feature descriptions and requirements, translating them into effective test plans and cases Strong familiarity with iOS and macOS Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate test script development and reduce manual effort BS in Computer Science, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in digital photography and video, with proficiency in editing tools for both media Meticulous, analytical, methodical and creative problem solver committed to driving quality forward Thrives in a collaborative organization, that's fast-paced and dynamic, and can clearly communicate technical problems to software teams and management Proficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Company at a glance
We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.
Founded1976
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryComputers and Electronics Manufacturing
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Websiteapple.com/careers
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