Software Development Engineer in Test jobs in United States
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Apple · 21 hours ago

Software Development Engineer in Test

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$147K/yr - $272K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is a company that values individual imaginations and innovation. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance the video experience across all Apple products by ensuring quality in video-related frameworks and technologies.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Targeting image & video encoding/decoding, compression/decompression, editing/post-processing, and machine learning based technologies on all iOS/macOS/tvOS/watchOS/visionOS platforms
Partnering with Ru&D engineering teams to ensure the quality of video related Frameworks/Firmware/Drivers
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
Being involved in early test strategies and planning
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

Qualification

C/C++PythonIOS/macOSVideo codecsShell scriptingXCTestDebugging skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedDetail oriented

Required

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

Preferred

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

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

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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