Imagine what you could accomplish at Apple. Here, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. The Release Validation Automation team plays a critical role in this journey by building automation solutions that ensure seamless, high-quality software updates across all Apple platforms.

We're looking for a Tools and Automation Engineer to help maintain the stability, reliability, and quality of macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS releases. In this fast-paced and dynamic team, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies to enhance our testing capabilities for new features. Your work will directly contribute to the experience of millions of Apple users worldwide-helping ensure every release is one our customers can trust and love.

Description

This position requires a motivated, highly technical engineer to create, maintain, and expand internal applications, backend services, automation frameworks, and end-to-end functional tests. The successful engineer will work closely with Automation and QA Engineers to develop robust solutions that will improve productivity and expand our ability to ship software to our customers on time. Daily discussions with client teams and cross-functional partners will drive the genesis of the latest tools and applications you will create to enhance the coverage and stability of our cross-platform toolchain. Innovative solutions and strategies that allow the team to expand the coverage of the features we ultimately deliver to our customers are a must.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Git and codebase management.

Experience with XCTest and Xcode.

Experience with CI/CD Technologies.

Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, etc).

Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively.

Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.

Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.

An enthusiasm for user-focused design & high-quality products.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in SDET or Software Development Engineering role

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Proven experience writing in Swift, Objective-C, Python, or similar lower-level languages

Strong scripting skills

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.