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Tools and Automation Engineer, OS Build Quality

San Diego, California, United StatesSoftware and Services

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Summary

Posted: Apr 23, 2026

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200659600-3543

Imagine what you could do here at Apple. Innovation runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. The people here at Apple don't just build products, we craft the kind of wonder that's transformed entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and ideas inspire innovation in everything we do. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
As a Tools and Automation Engineer on the OS Build Quality team you will have a direct impact on teams across the software engineering organization. Your work maintaining and expanding our test coverage across our platforms will push forward what we as an organization can do, allowing us to continue to surprise and delight our millions of users.

Description

The position requires a highly motivated individual to create, maintain, and expand our automated UI testing coverage for our operating systems. You will use our testing coverage to identify and triage critical regressions in our software and work directly with engineering teams to resolve these quickly, ensuring our software releases are of the highest quality. On our fast paced team you will help push forward and innovate how we test, constantly looking for new and exciting ways to deliver results more effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Swift, and Bash.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, etc).
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate automation development and tooling workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Strong passion for quality assurance in software, including experience in finding, investigating, and fixing bugs, and knowledge of software development cycles.
• Experience with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures.
• Experience developing UI automation, preferably in Apple frameworks such as XCTest.
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving and delivering results in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $134,800 and $245,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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