Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Apple has officially opened applications for the Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role in Hyderabad, Telangana. If you have experience in Test Automation, Playwright, WebdriverIO, API Testing, CI/CD, Node.js, TypeScript, and AI-assisted Quality Engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to work on products that impact millions of users worldwide. As part of Apple's Marcom Quality Engineering Team, you'll contribute to automation frameworks, intelligent testing platforms, AI-powered quality solutions, and scalable testing infrastructure that supports Apple's global marketing ecosystem. Job Overview Company: Apple Role: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Location: Hyderabad, Telangana Department: Software & Services – Marcom Experience: Experienced Professionals Employment Type: Full-Time Role Number: 200669067 Work Area: Web Automation, API Testing, AI-powered Quality Engineering About Apple Apple is one of the world's most valuable technology companies, known for creating revolutionary products including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, Apple TV, and world-class software platforms. Beyond hardware, Apple invests heavily in cloud services, AI, software engineering, and quality engineering to deliver seamless customer experiences. The Marcom (Marketing Communications) division manages Apple's consumer-facing digital experiences, websites, campaigns, and global marketing platforms. The Quality Engineering team ensures these experiences remain reliable, scalable, and bug-free before reaching millions of customers. Why This Role is Great for Experienced Engineers This isn't a traditional QA role. Apple expects SDETs to think like software engineers who build intelligent testing platforms rather than simply execute test cases. You'll gain experience in: AI-assisted automation engineering Large-scale web application testing Enterprise CI/CD automation API and GraphQL validation LLM-powered test generation High-scale distributed applications Quality architecture and framework design Automation strategy influencing product engineering Working at Apple also provides exposure to engineering standards that are respected across the global software industry. Expected Salary Range Although Apple hasn't officially disclosed compensation, based on market trends in Hyderabad: Base Salary: ₹22 LPA – ₹40 LPA Performance Bonus RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) Employee Stock Purchase Program Comprehensive Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Learning & Development Programs Premium Work Equipment Actual compensation depends on experience, interview performance, and internal leveling. Expected Interview Rounds (Apple SDET Hiring Process) Apple's interview process is known for evaluating both technical depth and problem-solving skills. Round 1 – Recruiter Screening Resume discussion Project walkthrough Experience in automation Communication assessment Round 2 – Automation Coding JavaScript/TypeScript or Node.js coding Selenium/Playwright framework questions API automation OOP concepts Round 3 – Technical Interview Automation framework architecture API testing CI/CD integration REST & GraphQL Test strategy Design patterns Round 4 – System Design Designing scalable automation frameworks Framework modularization Parallel execution Reporting architecture Test data management Round 5 – Hiring Manager Discussion Leadership Collaboration Product ownership Problem-solving Final HR Discussion Compensation Team fit Offer discussion Skills Required Apple is looking for engineers with expertise in: Playwright WebdriverIO Node.js TypeScript JavaScript REST API Testing GraphQL Testing CI/CD Pipelines GitHub Actions Jenkins Test Automation Framework Development Python (Good to Have) AI-assisted Testing LLM-based Test Generation Test Data Management Browser Automation Integration Testing End-to-End Testing Functional Testing Cross-browser Testing Git Quality Engineering Best Practices Preparation Tips Since Apple emphasizes modern quality engineering, focus on practical implementation rather than memorization. Build a Playwright framework from scratch using Page Object Model and reusable utilities. Learn how AI tools like GitHub Copilot can assist in automation development, test generation, and debugging. Practice REST and GraphQL API testing using Postman and TypeScript-based frameworks. Understand Playwright features such as fixtures, parallel execution, network interception, and browser contexts. Learn how to integrate automation into GitHub Actions or Jenkins with detailed reporting. Revise JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming, promises, and object-oriented concepts. Practice debugging flaky tests and designing stable, maintainable automation frameworks. Resume Tips To improve your chances: Highlight measurable automation achievements such as reduced regression execution time or increased automation coverage. Mention frameworks you've designed or enhanced rather than only script execution. Include Playwright, Node.js, TypeScript, REST API Testing, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and AI-assisted testing tools. Showcase experience with scalable framework development, reporting, and quality engineering practices. Add projects involving web automation, API automation, and continuous integration. Quantify accomplishments wherever possible (e.g., automation coverage, execution time reduction, defect leakage reduction). How to Apply Interested candidates can apply through Apple's official careers portal by searching for: Role: Software Development Engineer in Test Location: Hyderabad Role Number: 200669067 Alternatively, if you have a referral within Apple, applying through an employee referral can strengthen your application. If you're passionate about building intelligent automation frameworks, leveraging AI in quality engineering, and working on software that reaches millions of users globally, this Apple SDET opportunity is one of the strongest quality engineering roles available in India today.