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INTRODUCTION
The Apple Cloud Engineering team is looking for an outstanding software engineer to integrate and test software to lead and orchestrate workloads across highly performant and energy efficient systems that will power the next generation of data centers.
In this highly collaborative role, you will be at the center of multiple efforts to utilize hardware acceleration for machine learning and high performance computing workloads. You will partner with teams across Apple to adapt, tailor, and scale software on a novel compute platform and will help to build the foundation of our future cloud architecture.
We are looking for someone with proven mastery building and leading scalable, resilient systems. You should have a strong mix of education and practical experience with a real passion for diving head first into challenging problems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work multi-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams to automate and validate outstanding hardware, software and services. You will be responsible for building and maintaining system infrastructure that powers next generation of data centers. You will ensure high quality and agility with unit tests, integration tests and performance tests.
You will be responsible for crafting, implementing, and completing test plans and test suites based on specification documents.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test or Software Quality Engineer
- Scripting and programming skills in C/C++, Golang, Python, Shell
- Excellent Automation skills and CI/CD pipeline experience is a plus
- Good understanding of microservice topologies and deployment patterns in the cloud and/or edge
- Experience with cloud orchestration engines such as Kubernetes, Nomad, Apache Mesos, or similar
- Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
- Experience with Swift, Objective-C and Apple development tools is a definite plus!
- Passion for software architecture, APIs and high performance extensible software
- Creative, collaborative, and product-focused
- Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
YOU ARE THE RIGHT MATCH IF:
- You possess strong skills in software development and testing.
- You are passionate about developing new features, automation, maintaining existing code, fixing bugs.
- You have strong problem-solving skills.
- You are skilled at the art of communicating and enjoy it
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
The Apple Cloud Engineering team is looking for an outstanding software engineer to integrate and test software to lead and orchestrate workloads across highly performant and energy efficient systems that will power the next generation of data centers.
In this highly collaborative role, you will be at the center of multiple efforts to utilize hardware acceleration for machine learning and high performance computing workloads. You will partner with teams across Apple to adapt, tailor, and scale software on a novel compute platform and will help to build the foundation of our future cloud architecture.
We are looking for someone with proven mastery building and leading scalable, resilient systems. You should have a strong mix of education and practical experience with a real passion for diving head first into challenging problems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work multi-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams to automate and validate outstanding hardware, software and services. You will be responsible for building and maintaining system infrastructure that powers next generation of data centers. You will ensure high quality and agility with unit tests, integration tests and performance tests.
You will be responsible for crafting, implementing, and completing test plans and test suites based on specification documents.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test or Software Quality Engineer
- Scripting and programming skills in C/C++, Golang, Python, Shell
- Excellent Automation skills and CI/CD pipeline experience is a plus
- Good understanding of microservice topologies and deployment patterns in the cloud and/or edge
- Experience with cloud orchestration engines such as Kubernetes, Nomad, Apache Mesos, or similar
- Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
- Experience with Swift, Objective-C and Apple development tools is a definite plus!
- Passion for software architecture, APIs and high performance extensible software
- Creative, collaborative, and product-focused
- Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
YOU ARE THE RIGHT MATCH IF:
- You possess strong skills in software development and testing.
- You are passionate about developing new features, automation, maintaining existing code, fixing bugs.
- You have strong problem-solving skills.
- You are skilled at the art of communicating and enjoy it
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Who's Hiring
- PlayStation9
- Apple3
- NVIDIA3
- TikTok3
- Ellipsis Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Insurance2
- Automotive1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior software engineer in test jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks
- Proficiency in at least one automation language such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
- Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Karate
- Strong understanding of Agile or Scrum development processes and sprint-based release cycles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Software Engineer In Test Job Search
Quantify your automation framework contributions
Hiring managers want to see ownership, not participation. Instead of listing tools you used, describe the frameworks you built or scaled, how many test suites they covered, and how they reduced release cycle defects. That specificity separates senior candidates from mid-level ones.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior software engineer in test openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the testing layer
Job descriptions split between UI automation, API testing, and infrastructure-level quality engineering. Align your resume's skills section to match the layer the role emphasizes. A resume heavy on Selenium when the job is about contract testing with Pact rarely clears the initial screen.
Filter openings by CI/CD stack, not just title
Many senior software engineer in test roles are embedded in specific platform teams. Searching by tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Buildkite alongside the job title surfaces openings that actually match your day-to-day experience and give you concrete talking points in the interview.
Prepare a system design answer for test architecture
Senior-level interviews frequently include a system design round focused on test infrastructure rather than application architecture. Practice explaining how you would design a scalable end-to-end test suite for a distributed system, including parallelization, flakiness management, and reporting integration.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
In offers for senior software engineer in test roles, the team structure matters as much as pay. Before accepting, clarify whether you own the test platform, embed on feature teams, or both. Scope directly affects your growth path and the strength of your portfolio in two years.
Senior Software Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior software engineer in tests?
The companies hiring the most senior software engineer in tests right now include PlayStation, Apple, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in companies with large distributed systems and frequent release cycles.
How many senior software engineer in test jobs are remote?
About 10% of senior software engineer in test openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering specializations. Roles focused on API and backend test automation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to hardware, device testing, or on-site release trains are more likely to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a senior software engineer in test?
You typically start as a software engineer in test or QA automation engineer, building proficiency in at least one scripting language and a mainstream automation framework. Over time you take ownership of framework architecture decisions, mentor junior testers, and integrate quality tooling into CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrating that you can set quality strategy across a team, not just write tests, is what makes the jump to senior level credible to hiring managers.
Can you get hired as a senior software engineer in test without direct senior-level experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate senior-level impact through the work itself rather than the title. Candidates who have architected an automation framework from scratch, reduced flaky test rates significantly on a complex codebase, or led a migration from one testing tool stack to another often get considered for senior roles even without a prior senior title. A portfolio with concrete before-and-after outcomes carries more weight than years of experience alone.
What does the senior software engineer in test interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering automation fundamentals and debugging scenarios. A take-home or live coding round typically asks you to write or extend a test framework in your language of choice. Later rounds include a system design session focused on test infrastructure architecture and a cross-functional interview with engineers or product managers to assess collaboration style and quality philosophy.
Where can I find and apply to senior software engineer in test jobs?
You can find and apply to senior software engineer in test jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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