Job Description

The Home Team provides the foundation that enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and building experiences that revolutionize the way people harmonize with their Homes. Our goals are simple but the task is large; craft the most amazing home automation experience in the world that our customers will love. The team is seeking a high motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who is passionate about analyzing and optimizing iOS apps and frameworks. You will be leading reliability and performance investigations based on field and internal testing to pinpoint areas of improvement, working cross functionally to implement changes, and crafting benchmarks and tools to help streamline the process.
Description
We are seeking an experienced engineer that can help us lead technical investigations that help improve the stability of the Apple Home Ecosystem. Responsibility and tasks include: Driving end-to-end product reliability based on insights driven by field data analysis. Design tests and develop automated test solutions to benchmark and stress the HomeKit framework Analyzing and visualizing data from application/algorithm performance and real-world lab test scenarios Collaboration cross functionally with development and QE teams across different sites and timezones.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years programming experience in Python or C/C++ to develop tools and automations frameworks
• 5+ years experience in a quality or performance focused role working on consumer facing products or services

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in driving 99.9% end-to-end product reliability based on insights driven by field data analysis
• Expertise in data analysis/visualization tools like Splunk and Tableau
• Expertise of tools and techniques for analyzing and benchmarking of operating systems, application/algorithm performance
• Experience with Swift/Objective-C or XCtest
• Deep understanding of Operating System and Wireless concepts
• Knowledge of AI/ML & audio/video testing
• Track record to provide technical advice, leadership, and direction to project team

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.
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.

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