Senior SDET - Apple, Inc.
Core
Architecting and extending server-side test automation platforms, frameworks, and shared libraries for a sports app serving millions of daily users.
Role type
Senior SDET (Test Infrastructure Architect)
Builds
Server-side automation platform, shared libraries, CI/CD pipelines, and diagnostics tooling
Domain
Sports technology, server-side testing, API testing
Required skills
Python, Java, GraphQL, REST API testing, CI/CD pipeline architecture, flaky test detection, risk-based test strategy, distributed system debugging, test framework design
Preferred skills
Backend/data systems (caches, databases, pipelines), observability tools, pytest-style frameworks, mobile application testing, AI-assisted development tools
Technologies
GraphQL, REST, Python, Java, CI/CD, pytest
Responsibilities
Architect the server test automation platform end-to-end; Define API test strategy for GraphQL and REST surfaces; Drive flaky-test elimination; Build diagnostics and triage tooling; Own server release qualification; Mentor engineers contributing to the automation platform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC