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Software Development Engineer, Test, Graphics, Games & ML

Apple

H1B ✓On-sitesenior levelPosted March 27, 2026

About the Role

The Software Development Engineer in Test will interact multi-functionally across Apple's on-device machine learning stack, including hardware, drivers, frameworks, and developer tools. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive manual and automated test plans while maintaining CI/CD pre-submission pipelines.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a BS or MS degree or equivalent experience along with a minimum of two years in software quality engineering, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of QA fundamentals and strong Python programming skills. A passion for ML, especially on-device applications, and good communication skills are also required.

Full Job Description

The On-Device Machine Learning team at Apple enables the Research to Production lifecycle of innovative machine learning models that power magical user experiences on Apple’s hardware and software platforms. Apple is the best place to do on-device machine learning, and this team sits at the heart of that subject area, collaborating with research, SW engineering, HW engineering, and products. Apple's On device Machine Learning Infrastructure and Quality team is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented software engineer to drive innovations in quality for on device intelligence. The right candidate for this position is passionate about delivering the best possible experience for our users and is continuously looking for new ways to measure and improve the quality of our software stack and infrastructure. Additionally, having the ability to switch between designing creative product usage scenarios and immersive analysis of detailed feature design will be a critical skill to possess.

Description


The Software Development Engineer- Test will interact multi-functionally with many teams across Apple, impacting all levels of the Apple’s on device machine learning stack including hardware, drivers, frameworks and developer tools. In addition, you will develop and implement comprehensive manual /automated test plans and maintaining CI/CD presubmission pipelines. You will also be the voice of our customers, championing quality software development through each step of the development process and driving quality improvements throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications


BS, MS, degree or equivalent 2+ years of related experience in software quality engineering In depth knowledge of QA practices and fundamentals Strong Python programming skills A passion/interest for ML, particularly applied to on-device use cases. Good communication skills, including ability to communicate with multi-functional audiences.

Preferred Qualifications


Experience with Machine Learning, its common practical applications, and commonly used frameworks (e.g. Keras, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Scikit-learn)

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Compensation

AI Est. Total Comp

$325,000

Details

Location

Cupertino

Work Type

On-site

Seniority

senior level

Experience

2-5 years

Category

ml ai

Quality Score

7.7

Key Skills

Python ProgrammingSoftware Quality EngineeringMachine LearningOn-Device MLCI/CD PipelinesAutomated TestingManual TestingQA PracticesFrameworksHardware InteractionDriver InteractionDeveloper Tools