Senior Tools & Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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 · Senior Tools & Automation Engineer

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The Sr. Tools & Automation Engineer joins the iCloud Quality Engineering team to build, own, and evolve the test automation ecosystem for core products across iOS, macOS, and the web. This role involves designing scalable frameworks, tools, and infrastructure to improve test coverage, reliability, and engineering efficiency. You will identify automation requirements, analyze codebases for improvements, and lead quality efforts across cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include applying AI to test writing, execution, and triage while building internal developer tools like execution platforms and test data services. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Swift, XCTest, and WebDriver. You must demonstrate experience with CI systems, software development lifecycle methodologies, and debugging complex problems within distributed cloud services to ensure high-quality product releases.

Skills

Python Swift XCTest WebDriver LLMs iOS macOS Web UI Automation Software Development in Test Test Infrastructure

What you'll do

Design and build scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure for iOS, macOS, and web products.
Develop and maintain production-quality automation code to ensure reliable test execution across complex systems.
Integrate AI and LLMs into testing workflows for automated failure triage, test-case generation, and log analysis.
Identify automation requirements and design technical solutions to address specific test execution challenges.
Build internal developer tools, execution platforms, and test data services to improve engineering efficiency.
Analyze existing codebases to identify and implement opportunities for performance and quality improvements.
Debug and triage complex technical problems across every layer of the software stack.
Improve test reliability and reduce flakiness within large-scale distributed cloud service environments.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in test automation, software development in test, or quality engineering.
Strong programming skills in Python, Swift, or a comparable language.
Proven track record of building and maintaining production-quality automation code.
Experience designing and building automated test frameworks and tools.
Experience writing test plans and creating automated UI tests with XCTest, WebDriver, or equivalent tools.
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
Experience working with CI systems and test infrastructure.
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).