Software Development Engineer in Test – Apple – Vancouver, BC

Apple’s Video Apps team in Vancouver, British Columbia is looking for a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help shape the quality of tools used by creative professionals, video makers, and visual storytellers. This is a technically demanding role that blends deep QA engineering expertise with a genuine passion for video and photo technologies.

You’ll be embedded within a team that pushes the boundaries of what creative software can do — working across iOS and macOS platforms, driving automation with Swift and Python, and applying emerging tools like LLMs and GenAI to advance test coverage and quality workflows. If you thrive in fast-moving environments where precision and curiosity are equally valued, this role is worth a close look.

About the Role: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

At the core of this position is ownership over end-to-end test planning, design, execution, and automation. You’ll be responsible for translating complex feature requirements into effective test plans and test cases, running both manual and automated tests, and ensuring features are solid before they reach Apple’s customers. You’ll work directly with engineering and product teams to coordinate multi-functional test efforts and communicate progress, risks, and findings clearly and systematically.

This role demands someone who is proactive about process improvements, meticulous in bug detection and regression analysis, and motivated to stay current with emerging trends in computer vision, on-device machine learning, and testing methodologies. You’ll play an important part in upholding the standard of quality that Apple customers expect.

Benefits and Salary

Apple offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. While specific salary figures for this role are not listed in the posting, Apple is known for providing competitive compensation, including health and dental coverage, employee stock purchase programmes, and access to Apple products and services. Benefits details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

In this role, your day-to-day work centres on ensuring the quality and reliability of Apple’s creative video and photo applications. You’ll balance manual and automated testing, stakeholder communication, and ongoing self-development in video technologies and QA best practices — all while collaborating closely with engineers and product managers across the team.

• Plan and design comprehensive end-to-end test cases based on feature descriptions and product requirements
• Write and maintain automated test scripts using Swift and Python, as well as internal Apple tooling
• Execute both manual and automated tests for iOS and macOS applications, including mobile, desktop, and backend/API layers
• Detect and isolate bugs with rigorous regression techniques to prevent regressions from reaching production
• Drive quality and process improvements across the team’s software development lifecycle
• Apply LLMs and GenAI tooling to test generation, failure analysis, and coverage gap identification
• Communicate progress and risks systematically to engineering teams and management
• Coordinate multi-functional test efforts in close collaboration with other team members

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in software quality engineering combined with hands-on experience in mobile and desktop app testing. Apple values individuals who are both technically rigorous and genuinely curious — people who continuously sharpen their skills and bring creative problem-solving to every challenge.

• 5+ years of QA/QE experience, with at least 1+ year specifically as a Software Engineer in Test
• Programming proficiency in Python and/or Swift for feature prototyping, test app creation, and automation
• Strong familiarity with iOS and macOS platforms and their testing ecosystems
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and SQA testing methodologies, including planning, requirements analysis, and deployment
• Experience applying LLMs or GenAI tools to QA workflows such as test generation, failure analysis, or coverage gap identification
• Prompt engineering skills integrated into QA or developer tooling that measurably improved output quality or throughput
• BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience of 5+ years
• Experience in digital photography and video editing is an asset, along with proficiency in relevant editing tools

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Apple job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to highlight your QA engineering and software testing experience before submitting.

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