Software Development Engineer in Test, Video Applications Job at Apple in Culver

Software Development Engineer in Test, Video Applications

Culver City,California,United States

Software and Services

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 others 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. Its 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, youll do more than join something youll add something. The Video Applications QA team is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to test our video applications on macOS and iOS software, ensuring a high-quality customer experience. We need someone who is comfortable working in an exciting environment with constantly evolving priorities, and someone creative and inspired to invent new ways to help build better products.

**Description**

We are seeking self-motivated individual with strong technical, problem solving and communication skills, and the willingness to work in a dynamic environment. - Responsible for planning, designing, maintaining and executing test cases with minimal direction. - Able to free test, without scripts and tools. - Report bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques. - Balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress and risks effectively and systematically. - You should be comfortable with ambiguity and with making educated, critical judgments in the absence of complete requirements. - Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in video technologies as well as new testing techniques is what will set you apart. - You should have a proven ability to ramp up quickly on both existing and new technologies. - You will be in continual dialogue with Engineering and Design as products evolve and you will need to have compassion for users so you can effectively advocate on their behalf.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related work experience.

+ 3-5 years experience as a SDET or Software QA Engineer

+ Understanding of SDLC and SQA methodologies and practices such as such as planning, requirements analysis, testing and deployment.

+ Inquisitive and able to investigate and debug difficult software issues

+ Knowledge of Motion Graphics or Visual Effects workflows

+ Proficient in iOS and macOS

**Key Qualifications**

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Thrive in a collaborative organization, that's fast-paced and dynamic, and can clearly communicate technical problems to software teams and management

+ Meticulous, analytical, methodical and creative problem solver committed to driving quality forward

+ Proficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines

+ Experience in traditional graphic design

+ Advanced experience relating to Typography

+ Python scripting experience a plus

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

**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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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