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Software Development Engineer in Test, Car Key, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino$150.4k - $225.3kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

SDE in Test on the Car Key team focused on validating Digital Car Key features across embedded systems and wireless protocols, leveraging AI/LLM-assisted tooling to accelerate test development and improve coverage.

Responsibilities

  • Write and maintain Python-based test automation that validates Car Key features across NFC, BLE, and UWB protocols
  • Debug complex issues across embedded systems, isolating failures at the hardware/software boundary
  • Leverage LLM tools (e.g., Claude Code) to accelerate test development, improve code quality, and streamline engineering workflows
  • Analyze test results to identify regressions, patterns, and areas requiring deeper investigation
  • Collaborate closely with development and quality engineers across multiple teams to drive issue resolution
  • Engage with Objective-C and Swift codebases to understand system behavior and inform test strategies
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, tooling, and processes
  • Participate in team planning and execution to meet quality milestones for iOS and watchOS releases

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on test automation, debugging, or system validation
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift
  • Demonstrated experience using AI/ML tools and LLMs (e.g., Claude Code, coding assistants) to enhance engineering productivity
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to isolate issues in complex systems
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional team environments
  • Experience testing or validating embedded systems
  • Experience with automation frameworks for hardware/software integration testing
  • Deep familiarity with wireless protocols including NFC, BLE, and UWB
  • Experience with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key specification
  • Proficiency with git, CI/CD systems, and development integration lifecycles
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and the ability to design effective LLM workflows for engineering tasks

Skills

Required:PythonObjective-CSwiftAI/LLM toolsEmbedded systems testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation may be available
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary stock programs
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Aug 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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