Software Development Engineer in Test

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Video Engineering is seeking a strong, experienced, self-motivated Software Development Engineer with a passion for making all Apple product experience the best it can be. You will be working on the latest Apple products, ensuring that the video experience is the best in the world!

In this role, the main responsibility will be targeting image & video encoding/decoding, compression/decompression, editing/post-processing, and machine learning based technologies on all iOS/macOS/tvOS/watchOS/visionOS platforms. You will be partnering with R&D engineering teams to ensure the quality of video related Frameworks/Firmware/Drivers. The daily tasks will include design and develop test software harness for testing new features, validating developer’s algorithm and code commits, creating new tests in Objective C, Python/Shell scripting, XCTest, and being involved in early test strategies and planning. You will work very closely with both the internal and external cross functional teams to ensure the video codec quality and experience is of the highest level.

Key Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• 3+ years software development working experience
• 3+ years programming experiences in C/C++, Python, and shell scripting
• 3+ years experience using iOS, macOS, and unix/linux

Description

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Good understanding of video codecs, such as AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1 and ProRes
• Experience with test framework development such as XCTest
• Leadership with great communication and negotiation skills, able to collaborate and partner multi-functionally
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, able to work independently and drive projects to closure in a timely manner
• Detail oriented and well organized; proactive, positive, dedicated, inventive, and willing to take challenges

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.