Swift Testing Frameworks Engineer

At Apple, we build products that enrich people’s lives. The Tools and Frameworks group empowers developers inside and outside of Apple to build amazing products for our platforms using Swift, Xcode and more!

The Swift Testing Frameworks team is looking for a software engineer passionate about the discipline of automated testing and developer tools for validating quality. Our focus is the Swift Testing and XCTest frameworks, and our mission is to improve the experience and effectiveness of testing. We are a fast-paced, collaborative group working to improve these frameworks’ capabilities and their integration with supporting IDEs and tools. Testing is a key part of building high-quality applications, and as a member of this team, you’ll play a significant role in shaping the APIs and tools used by millions of developers every day to validate their code.

Description

The Swift Testing Frameworks team is seeking a highly motivated engineer to collaboratively design and implement new testing features, APIs, and tools integrations. As a member of this team, you’ll work with engineers across Apple and contributors in the open source Swift community to design new features that help identify problems and improve software quality.

Ideal candidates have a strong passion for software development, testing, and automation, a thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, and an appetite to learn the specifics of our systems and tools. This position requires a highly creative and self-motivated individual, capable of communicating with and giving feedback to others in a range of roles across software engineering at Apple, the Swift ecosystem, and beyond.

This posting is for existing vacancies and future opportunities at Apple.

For postings in Ontario, qualified candidates can expect a hiring rate up to the midpoint of the pay range. On an exceptional basis, candidates with significant experience and skills for the role may be paid up to the range maximum.

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for different testing methodologies and tools.

Experience with designing idiomatic APIs.

Comfort with large and established codebases, including complex debugging scenarios.

Enthusiasm for open source development and engaging with community members an

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of Software Engineering experience.

Strong programing skills (preferably in Swift or a similar language).

Demonstrated ability to communicate through technical writing.

Experience with automated testing tools and Continuous Integration practices.

Skilled at collaborating efficiently with team members in a distributed and remote setting.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

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 $150,700 and $285,000, 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 Inc.'s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.'s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.'s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.'s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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.

Note: Apple benefit and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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