Software Development Engineer in Test (Software Updates)

Apple's Core OS group ensures the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. This group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Join the Apple Software Update Quality Engineering team responsible for ensuring the highest quality of OS updates at the heart of Apple products known to surprise and delight millions of customers by working on exciting new products. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong technical and debugging skills, and a drive to make a difference. You will work in a fast-paced environment, interacting directly with software development teams and other QA teams cross-functionally.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Help debug/triage issues spanning across hardware and software
• Create test plans to validate new and existing software update areas
• Create & maintain automated tests to enable comprehensive testing of Software Update technology
• Collaborate with Software Development team to support rapid code changes
• Articulate failures and identify issue trends, and quantify impact with focus on customer experience
• Strong bug reporting skills and communicate clearly with management and multi-functional teams
• Actively involved in team code reviews, design and test discussions
• Own overall testing and quality of the product for which you are responsible

This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to products used by millions of customers worldwide. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration, working on software updates that are critical to the functionality and security of Apple devices.