The Vision Products Group is looking for an exceptional Software Test Automation Engineer to help us build the next generation of Mixed Reality interactive solutions for Apple platforms. You'll partner in testing and developing the next generation of our state-of-the art connectivity technologies. You'll design and develop sophisticated automated frameworks that validate complex spatial experiences on visionOS, working closely with engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability and user experience.

Description:

Quality is an important aspect of our products, and as a Software Test Automation Engineer you will have a significant impact on helping to deliver functional and stable products to our internal development teams and millions of customers. If you are a highly motivated engineer with aspirations to spearhead automated validation initiatives, construct robust automation systems and testing frameworks while nurturing a culture of learning and growth across various Apple teams, we want to talk to you!","responsibilities":"Designing, developing and integrating the tests into a continuous integration environment.

Develop frameworks to utilize and validate API interaction across different layers of VR software apps.

Ensuring the automation infrastructure is robust and aids in delivering high quality software.

Automated testing of visionOS using Python, Swift, etc and also work on scripts and tools that aid in analysis.

Working with cross-functional teams across different organizations within Apple to further improve the quality of our codebase and products.

Building dashboards to represent and visualize the test data and KPIs.

Collaborating with infrastructure teams to improve our existing code using advanced machine learning productivity tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience working with AR/VR products and ecosystems.

Knowledge of the Apple development ecosystem using Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest.

Basic knowledge of networking standards like IPv4, TCP/UDP, and/or wireless protocols like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.

Hands on experience with deploying Machine Learning tools to demonstrate real-time telemetry data.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or similar.

3+ years of relevant experience working as a SDET or automation engineer.

Strong object-oriented programming preferably in Python/Swift, designing and developing frameworks, building automated tests for consumer or enterprise technologies.

Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), using Git for version control and CI/CD integration.

Experience in identifying performance KPIs for evaluation, creating test setups to capture metrics, and creating UI dashboards for data visualization.

Ability to investigate, debug and triage problems and independently work towards results across different layers of stack through automation.

Ability to independently work with cross functional teams on new features, bring up automated test setups for verification.

Ability to quickly prototype ideas/solutions, perform critical analysis, and use creative approaches for solving complex problems.

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Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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