Software Tools and Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
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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 · Software Tools and Automation Engineer

Software Tools and Automation Engineer - Apple Services Engineering joins the Apple Services Analytics Engineering QA team to ensure the quality and integrity of customer experience data. This role involves developing automated testing tools to validate near real-time and batch data pipeline systems for various services including the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple TV. The engineer will perform data profiling, document test plans, and manage bug reporting while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and project management teams. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, along with experience in Big Data technologies such as HDFS, Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra. Additionally, the role requires expertise in query tools like Hive and SparkSQL, knowledge of data warehousing and migration, and the ability to automate UI testing for iOS devices using IntelliJ.

What you'll do

  • Develop automated testing tools to validate near real-time and batch data pipeline systems.
  • Perform data profiling to understand schemas, interrelationships, and data flows using SparkSQL and HiveQL.
  • Implement automated tests for data pipelines using Java, Spark, and specialized QA automation tools.
  • Automate UI testing for iOS devices.
  • Document test plans, write automated test cases, and perform bug reporting and isolation.
  • Ensure the quality and integrity of customer experience data across Apple Services products.
  • Test and regress a high volume of changes on a daily basis in a fast-paced environment.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a STEM major is required.
  • 5+ years of experience with Big Data technologies such as HDFS, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Voldemort, Cassandra, and Druid.
  • 5+ years of experience with Python, Java, and/or Scala programming.
  • 5+ years of experience with Big Data query tools including Hive, HDFS, Azkaban, SparkSQL, HiveQL, and CQL.
  • 5+ years of experience with near real-time (NRT) and Batch data pipelines and black box testing.
  • 5+ years of experience with Client-Server products, Data Quality, Data Profiling, and Data Integration tools.
  • 5+ years of experience in data migrations, DataWarehousing, and Business Intelligence.
  • Ability to implement automated tests for NRT and batch data pipelines using QA automation tools, Java, Spark, and IntelliJ.

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