Apple · 3 weeks ago
GPU Drivers & Metal Test Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $259K/yrApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and exceptional customer experiences. They are seeking a self-motivated Test Engineer to join the Graphics, Games & Machine Learning team, focusing on testing strategy and automation development for GPU and graphics technologies. The role involves driving QA strategies, developing test automation, and ensuring high-quality GPU Driver and Metal testing.
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Responsibilities
Drive QA strategy and develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test coverage analysis for GPU Driver and Metal technologies
Perform critical presubmission testing and validation of GPU Drivers
Design and implement test automation frameworks and tools to support both manual and automated testing workflows
Develop AI-enabled testing methodologies to improve test efficiency and coverage
Build and maintain QA infrastructure, including CI/CD integration for automated test execution
Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases and issues that automated tests might miss
Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to understand new features and develop appropriate test strategies
Communicate test results, quality metrics, and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor team members on testing best practices and automation techniques
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience in both manual testing/QA methodology and test automation development
Strong experience developing test plans, test cases, and test strategies for complex software systems
Demonstrated ability in software development with a focus on tools and test automation
Proficiency with Unix-based operating systems (e.g., Linux, macOS) and command-line interface (CLI) tools
Experience in Python; Swift is a plus
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of fundamental data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Preferred
Experience with GPU technologies, graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, DirectX), or GPU driver development/testing
Proven experience in developing and maintaining QA infrastructure and automation frameworks
Experience with C/C++ programming
Experience with white-box testing methodologies and code coverage analysis
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application to software testing
Experience with system-level debugging and performance analysis tools
Understanding of computer architecture and low-level hardware interaction
Background in developing custom test tools and frameworks from scratch
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
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