Software Development Engineer in Test - CoreOS Quality Engineer

Job description

Are you a big-picture problem solver who loves setting high-reaching goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group, you'll help make the operating system inseparable from the identity of every device it runs on. This group brings hardware, software, and apps together into one seamless Apple experience and your commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help validate the foundational Darwin runtimes and system services that every Apple operating system, from iOS and macOS to watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, is built upon. Apple's CoreOS organization is seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test to join the Darwin Ecosystem Quality Engineering team. We recognize that the quality of our software is only as good as that of our testing. The right candidate for this position enjoys finding creative and unexpected ways to torture bits. Minimum Qualifications: Solid understanding of the fundamentals of operating systems and UNIX, with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C and Python, and experience developing automated tests and test infrastructure Skilled in testing methodologies, test planning, and defining validation strategies, with the ability to independently manage QA efforts across cross-functional teams Excellent collaborative skills with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, including communicating quality status to stakeholders Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience using a debugger (e.g., LLDB) to diagnose low-level failures across userspace/kernel boundaries, and familiarity with security testing practices and tools