Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – MacOS Native Applications

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – MacOS Native Applications

Location : Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX (Hybrid Onsite -3 Days Onsite Per Week)

Duration : Fulltime

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong experience testing native macOS applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated and manual test frameworks to ensure the quality, performance, reliability, and user experience of enterprise-grade macOS applications.

The candidate will work closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA teams in an Agile environment to drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle

.Required Skill

sStrong experience testing native macOS desktop application

• s

Proficiency with XCTest, XCUITest, or equivalent macOS automation framewor

• ksStrong programming skills in Swift, Objective-C, Python, or Ja
• vaExperience designing and implementing scalable test automation framewor
• ksDeep understanding of software testing methodologies, test design, and defect lifecycle manageme
• ntExperience with API, integration, functional, regression, and end-to-end testi
• ngFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or simil
• arExperience using version control systems such as G
• itStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skil
• lsExperience working in Agile/Scrum development environmen

ts

Preferred Ski

llsExperience testing applications integrated with Apple ecosystem servi

• ces

Knowledge of accessibility testing and macOS Human Interface Guidel

• inesExperience with performance and reliability testing for desktop applicat
• ionsExposure to Appium, Selenium, Playwright, or similar automation technolo
• giesFamiliarity with cloud-based test execution environm
• entsExperience working on enterprise-scale applicat

ionsKey Responsibili

• tiesDesign, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for native macOS applicati
• ons.Create and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test sui
• tes.Validate application functionality, usability, performance, stability, and secur
• ity.Develop automated tests using XCTest/XCUITest and integrate them into CI/CD pipeli
• nes.Collaborate with development teams during design and implementation to ensure testability and qual
• ity.Perform root-cause analysis for defects and work closely with engineers for resolut
• ion.Execute regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing activit
• ies.Monitor test execution results and generate quality metrics and reports for stakehold
• ers.Continuously improve test automation coverage, efficiency, and reliabil
• ity.Participate in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and release validation activit
• ies.Drive quality engineering best practices and advocate shift-left testing approac

hes.

Qualifica

• tions

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related

• field.5+ years of experience in software testing and quality engine
• ering.Proven experience testing and automating native macOS applica
• tions.Experience building automation frameworks from scratch and maintaining large-scale test s

uites.