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Software Development Engineer in Test - Video Codec

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, California$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Software Development Engineer in Test focused on test design and development for video processing frameworks and low-level software of video codecs across iOS/macOS/tvOS/visionOS platforms, with emphasis on encoding/decoding, editing/post-processing, and machine learning based technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Test design and development for video processing frameworks and low-level software of video codecs
  • Develop software and tools to validate algorithms and code changes
  • Design test cases and architect test harnesses
  • Implement tests in C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, and Python/Shell scripting
  • Automate testing workflows and quality evaluation pipelines
  • Triageroot-cause failures and drive early test strategy and planning
  • Build LLM-based tools and agentic workflows to extend automation in pipelines
  • Collaborate with R&D engineering teams and cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality video experience across platforms

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • 6+ years programming experience in C/C++, Objective-C/Swift, and Python
  • 6+ years development experience on macOS or unix/linux platform
  • Hands-on experience using LLMs in software development, including building workflows with AI/LLM-based tools
  • Experience in test case development and software testing methodologies
  • Understanding of software engineering concepts with hands-on experience practicing CI/CD in software development
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering and development lifecycles
  • Experience in building LLM-powered tooling — including prompt engineering, agent design, tool/API integration, and MCP-based integrations
  • Experience in test development using frameworks such as XCTest or PyTest
  • Experience with white-box / grey-box testing, API testing, mutation testing, static testing, or code coverage analysis
  • Experience in image or video quality evaluation or model benchmarking and quality metrics
  • Understanding of image or video codecs (e.g. AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1) and video processing pipelines
  • Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
  • Great communication and negotiation skills, able to collaborate and work as a team
  • Self-sufficient and self-motivated, and able to work independently and drive projects to closure in a timely manner

Skills

Required:Programming in C/C++Objective-C/SwiftPythonLLM-enabled toolingTest frameworks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational reimbursement for career advancement
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • relocation assistance (potential)
  • Apple Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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