Apple · 3 months ago
Virtualization Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is a leader in technology and innovation, committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps. The Core Virtualization team is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure the quality of Virtualization technologies for macOS and Linux in a virtualized environment across all Apple products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Responsible for automated testing ensuring the quality of the customer experience when running macOS, Linux or Windows in virtualization
Qualification
Required
High level understanding of the software quality engineering discipline and testing levels
Experience developing object-oriented / reusable, efficient, and scalable automated test code
Fluency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Objective-C, Swift, C, C++, Java
Bachelors or Masters degree in (CS, CE), or demonstrated relevant industry experience
Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration
Accustomed to sweating the details in your quest for the highest software quality
Problem solving and critical thinking: A natural curiosity to know how things work and to understand the why
Full understanding of common software quality methodologies and processes
Previous experience as a software quality engineer responsible for writing, executing, and owning automated testing
Experience with executing and managing Jenkins or equivalent CI infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to effectively investigate and identify complex software bugs / defects
Hands on with one or more virtualization technologies or container technologies (ex KVM, Xen, VMware, Hyper-V, Docker)
In-depth admin level experience with one or more classes of operating systems (ex macOS, Linux, Unix, Windows)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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