Automation and Design Test Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
148 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $214k
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $144,875–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Automation and Design Test Engineer

As an Automation and Design Test Engineer, Siri, you will join the Siri organization to ensure the quality of AI and machine learning features across multiple operating systems. You will be responsible for designing and implementing testing solutions, automation frameworks, and quality insight tooling while identifying root causes through deep system analysis. Your daily work involves prototyping new ideas, writing maintainable production code, and translating research findings into scalable testing frameworks before and after feature launches. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Swift, Objective-C, Python, or Java, along with experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and GitHub. You will solve complex technical and user experience problems within the domain of generative AI to enhance the reliability and performance of personal assistant technologies.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement testing solutions, automation frameworks, and quality insight tooling for Siri and AIML features.
  • Perform deep system analysis to identify root causes of issues and provide strategic input for post-mortem discussions.
  • Translate research findings into scalable product quality improvements and automated testing frameworks.
  • Prototype and validate new ideas using advanced technologies to create innovative testing solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable production code with comprehensive documentation and associated test cases.
  • Participate in architecture decisions, design reviews, and peer code reviews for core systems.
  • Triage issues, coordinate bug fixes, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders across multiple time zones.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with strong coding skills and 5+ years of industry experience.
  • MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with strong coding skills and 7+ years of industry experience (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in a software development or test engineering role with leadership in quality strategy and automation.
  • Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end test automation frameworks using Swift, Objective-C, Python, or Java.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools including TeamCity, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and GitHub.
  • Proven track record of managing automated test execution at scale with reliable results and actionable reporting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of statistics-based evaluation methodologies or user success metrics.
  • Understanding of generative AI and experience using Gen AI tools for various applications.

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