Quality Engineer, Tools and Automation

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Quality Engineer, Tools and Automation

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JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer, Tools and Automation The Quality Engineer, Tools and Automation joins the Security Engineering and Architecture QA team to test various security projects. This role involves designing and implementing test plans for security features by building a deep understanding of the technology under test. You will develop and maintain manual and automated tests, build test tooling, and investigate and debug issues to report results to dependent teams. Key responsibilities include building automated test frameworks, maintaining daily automation results, and using LLMs or AI tooling to improve failure triage. Required skills include proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Swift, Objective-C, or Python, along with experience in Xcode and macOS/iOS platform technologies. You will collaborate with developers and managers to align on test approaches and project plans.

Skills

Python Swift Objective-C Xcode macOS iOS LLMs AI Tooling Automated Test Frameworks

What you'll do

Design and build automated test frameworks and tooling for security features.
Develop manual and automated test plans to surface hard-to-find defects.
Investigate, debug, and report issues discovered during the testing process.
Partner with engineering teams to understand technology and build comprehensive test coverage.
Maintain and triage the team's daily automation results.
Use LLMs or AI tooling to improve quality, failure triage, and automation workflows.
Create project plans and reach consensus on testing approaches with stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Typically 5 or more years of experience as a Software QA Automation Engineer or equivalent demonstrated capability.
Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages such as Swift, Objective-C, or Python.
Experience developing test frameworks and automated test tooling.
Experience designing automated and manual tests that surface hard to find defects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders across teams.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues independently.
Familiarity with macOS/iOS platform technologies (preferred).
Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts (preferred).

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