Tools & Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $175,500–$311,700 / yr
Posted: 60 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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The Tools & Automation Engineer, AppleCare joins the Field Service Diagnostics Engineering team to develop automation frameworks and tools for validating diagnostic and repair systems for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro. You will lead the overall automation strategy, designing and maintaining frameworks, building new tools, and expanding monitoring systems to support Diagnostics and Repair QA test teams. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, managing the QA Automation Lab fleet, and translating software requirements into test plans. The role requires proficiency in Swift and Python, experience with XCUITests, and knowledge of Unix-based systems. Preferred skills include CI/CD systems like Jenkins, Apple Service Toolkit 2, Field Diagnostics ecosystems, MDM solutions like Puppet or Ansible, and professional experience with robotics.

Skills

Swift Python XCUITest Unix CI/CD Jenkins Puppet Ansible Robotics QA Automation Monitoring Systems MDM

What you'll do

Design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks and tools to support Diagnostics and Repair QA test teams.
Define automation requirements and roadmaps in partnership with cross-functional and global teams.
Manage and scale the QA Automation Lab fleet of devices.
Expand and maintain the team's existing monitoring systems.
Translate software feature descriptions and requirements into effective test plans and cases.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team.
Build and grow XCUITests and supporting frameworks for Apple products.

What we're looking for

BA/BS degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of Swift programming experience.
5+ years of Python programming experience.
Experience building and growing XCUITests and supporting frameworks.
Proven understanding of software testing and QA methodologies.
Ability to translate software feature descriptions into effective test plans and cases.
Strong knowledge of Unix-based systems.
Understanding of CI/CD systems, Apple Service Toolkit 2, MDM solutions, or robotics (preferred).