Software Development Engineer - Test, ASE Media Platform Quality - Apple Services Engineering

With customers in over 155 countries, we power a global marketplace for music, movies, TV shows, books, and apps. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team — someone who is passionate about building robust internal tools and automation frameworks that elevate product quality and engineering productivity at scale. In this role, you'll work closely with teams across Apple Services Engineering to develop and maintain scalable internal systems that support e-commerce features, including consumer-facing user interfaces and backend data. You'll focus primarily on building full stack internal tools — from intuitive React-based frontends to powerful Node.js backend services — and integrating AI capabilities to make those tools smarter and more impactful. You'll create reusable, reliable tooling and automated infrastructure for continuous integration and deployment pipelines. You'll contribute directly to the development of internal platforms supporting API and UI workflows, collaborate with engineering teams to define tooling strategies, and work on infrastructure projects aimed at improving the scalability and reliability of our internal systems. This is a highly collaborative and technical role suited for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems through code and infrastructure innovation.

Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science or related field. Two years of directly related work experience can substitute for the education requirement.
Strong full stack development skills, including React, Node.js, JavaScript, Python, Java, and AI integration
Experience integrating LLM APIs
Familiarity with REST APIs, Shell scripting, SQL
Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within established timelines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
Experience gathering requirements from internal stakeholders and translating them into product decisions

Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI-assisted developer workflows
Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp technical concepts across a range of fields
Experience creating concise and accurate summaries of project status

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) powers the platforms behind the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Books, and more. ASE Media Platform Quality is the organization responsible for testing the systems that support commerce across these services — including activities like purchasing, subscribing, redeeming offers, and more. We are looking for a highly technical Software Development Engineer in Test to drive the design and development of internal tools and infrastructure that empower our engineering teams.

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 $139,500 and $210,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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