Sr. Software Developer in Test (Python)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Software and Services
Summary
Posted: Aug 21, 2025
Role Number: 200614059-1242
Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. Our team helps ensure that those products are backed by high quality and well-tested software. We're looking for somebody who cares deeply about software quality, is excited about solving difficult problems in automated software testing, and collaborates well with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Description
We're looking for a versatile individual to help build tools that facilitate automated testing across Apple's suite of applications. This includes infrastructure to support testing applications on devices as well as the backend services each app relies on. This position has broad autonomy to determine technical solutions based on client requirements, team abilities, and industry directions and trends. They are also responsible for mentoring other staff, contributing to technical decision-making across the team, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Build and maintain testing pipelines and frameworks that enable QA teams to run automated tests at scale across a wide variety of device @types.
Design and build infrastructure to run tests across Apple's applications, from News to Weather to Final Cut Pro.
Build tools that help QA understand patterns of issues in automated tests and provide insights into root causes.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years experience programming with Python.
1+ years experience programming with Swift or Scala.
4+ years experience conducting Unit, Integration and Regression tests.
3+ years experience working with CI/CD and adjacent tools (i.e. Jenkins).
Strong Computer Science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis).
Comfortable with Unix commands, experience writing shell scripts.
Experience bringing a software project from technical spec to production.
Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills for collaborating and leading project across multiple teams.
Proven ability to gather and handle complex requirements and also to draft technical specifications.
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related subject area, or the equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with databases like Postgres and Cassandra.
Experience working with Tableau or other data visualization tools.
Experience with message/job queues like Kafka and RabbitMQ.
Experience working with Apple testing tools and platforms, such as xctest & XCUI.
Experience with DevOps and associated tools (Ansible, Splunk, Kubernetes).
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 $162,500 and $286,400, 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 Apple's 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 Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll 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 about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
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 seek to promote 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) .
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
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Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.
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