Software Development Engineer in Test, Creativity Apps (SDET) – Apple – Vancouver, BC

Vancouver’s tech scene is home to some of the world’s most exciting engineering teams, and Apple‘s Video Apps team is no exception. They’re looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who brings a genuine passion for video and photo editing technologies alongside the technical chops to build and maintain world-class test infrastructure. If you care deeply about quality and want your work to shape the tools used by creative professionals and visual storytellers worldwide, this role is worth a close look.

Day to day, this position blends hands-on test automation with strategic quality planning. You’ll be writing and executing end-to-end test cases in Swift and Python, diving deep into bug isolation, and working closely with multi-functional teams to keep Apple’s creativity apps rock-solid before they reach customers. What makes this role particularly compelling is the intersection of computer vision, on-device machine learning, and modern AI-powered testing tools — it’s a space where curiosity genuinely pays off.

About the Role: Software Development Engineer in Test, Creativity Apps

As an SDET on the Video Apps team, you’ll own the full testing lifecycle — from planning and requirements analysis right through to deployment. You’ll design, write, and maintain automated and manual test cases, leveraging your expertise in iOS and macOS platforms to validate features across mobile and desktop environments. Your work on backend and API testing will complement your deep understanding of how creativity apps behave end to end.

This role demands someone who can balance multiple deliverables simultaneously and communicate progress and risks clearly to both software teams and management. Your ability to translate feature descriptions and requirements into effective test plans, combined with strong regression and bug isolation techniques, will be central to the team’s release confidence. Working collaboratively across functions, you’ll help coordinate test efforts and contribute directly to Apple’s commitment to delivering extraordinary user experiences.

Benefits and Salary

Apple is known for offering a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. While specific compensation details for this role were not listed in the posting, Apple typically provides competitive salaries alongside benefits that may include health and dental coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, RSUs, and access to Apple products and services. Career development and continuous learning are also deeply embedded in Apple’s culture.

Responsibilities

The SDET on the Video Apps team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Apple’s creativity tools meet the highest standards before reaching customers. You’ll be involved across the entire testing spectrum — from crafting detailed test strategies to writing automation scripts — and your contributions will directly influence the quality of products used by millions of creative professionals around the world.

• Plan and design comprehensive end-to-end test cases for video and photo editing features across iOS and macOS
• Write and maintain automated test scripts using Swift and Python, including test apps and prototypes with internal tools
• Execute both manual and automated tests, ensuring thorough coverage of mobile/desktop apps and backend/APIs
• Detect, isolate, and regress bugs with outstanding precision, reporting them with clear documentation and reproducible steps
• Translate feature descriptions and requirements into effective test plans and test cases based on real user scenarios
• Drive quality and process improvements to help the team deliver features confidently and reliably
• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate test script development and reduce manual testing effort
• Coordinate multi-functional test efforts by communicating progress, priorities, and risks effectively to software teams and management

Requirements / Skills

Apple is looking for someone who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with a genuine curiosity about video and photo technologies. The ideal candidate is both analytically rigorous and creatively minded — someone who can think like a user while testing like an engineer. A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are just as important as technical proficiency.

• 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 prototyping features and building test apps
• Strong iOS and macOS familiarity, with hands-on experience testing both mobile and desktop applications
• Backend and API testing proficiency, with a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Proven bug detection and regression skills, including the ability to isolate and document complex issues clearly
• BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience of 5+ years
• Experience in digital photography and video with proficiency in editing tools is a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to convey technical problems to diverse audiences

How to Apply

To apply for this Software Development Engineer in Test position at Apple in Vancouver, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your experience in test automation, video/photo technologies, and iOS/macOS development before submitting.

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