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: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $204k

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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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The Quality Engineer, Tools and Automation joins the Security Engineering and Architecture QA team to test a wide range of security projects. This role involves designing and implementing comprehensive test plans for security features by building a deep understanding of the underlying technology. You will develop and maintain both manual and automated tests, build custom test tooling, and investigate issues surfaced during testing. The position requires collaborating with developers and program managers to coordinate work and align on technical approaches in a fast-paced environment. Key skills include proficiency in Swift, Objective-C, or Python, along with experience using Xcode for debugging automation scripts. You will also utilize LLMs or AI tooling to improve quality and triage workflows while ensuring robust coverage across the security organization's diverse portfolio of features.

Skills

Python Swift Objective-C Xcode macOS iOS Test Frameworks LLMs AI Tooling Scripting Security Engineering

What you'll do

Design and build automated test frameworks and tooling for security features.
Develop manual and automated test cases to identify hard-to-find defects.
Investigate, debug, and report issues discovered during the testing process.
Translate technical understanding of security features into comprehensive test coverage.
Maintain and triage daily automation results for the team.
Utilize LLMs or AI tools to improve quality, failure triage, and automation workflows.
Coordinate with stakeholders to create project plans and reach consensus on testing approaches.

What we're looking for

Experience as a Software QA Automation Engineer or equivalent 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 to align stakeholders across teams.
Strong analytical skills 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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