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Apple · 5 hours ago

Software Development Engineer in Test - CoreOS Kernel Quality Engineering

positionCupertino, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$127K/yr - $221K/yr

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. The Software Development Engineer in Test will play a crucial role in validating kernel features that support Apple's silicon and product roadmap, ensuring quality across core kernel and hardware technologies.

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Responsibilities

Help drive quality across core kernel and hardware technologies within the Darwin Kernel organization
Partner closely with cross-functional teams across Apple to proactively define test strategy, develop robust automation, execute validation plans, and deliver clear, trustworthy quality signals for complex, low-level systems
Investigate and triage test failures, diagnose kernel- and infrastructure-level issues, improve test frameworks, and build automation that enables fast, reliable feedback throughout the development lifecycle

Qualification

QA managementTesting methodologiesPythonAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsProject managementTime management

Required

Proven ability to independently manage QA efforts across cross-functional teams
Skilled at communicating quality status to stakeholders with strong project and time management skills
Skilled in testing methodologies, test planning, and defining validation strategies
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, and experience with programming languages like Python

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

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

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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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