Tools & Automation Engineer, iCloud Services

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$137,500–$250,700 / yr
Posted
99 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $194k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $161,965–$241,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

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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 · Tools & Automation Engineer, iCloud Services

Tools & Automation Engineer - iCloud Services joins the Cloud Quality Engineering team to develop, maintain, and evolve the test automation ecosystem for core products across iOS, macOS, and Web platforms. The role involves designing and implementing automated tests, building supporting frameworks, and developing internal tools and infrastructure to improve test coverage, reliability, and engineering efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation gaps, analyze failures in CI environments, and integrate AI-assisted and agentic workflows for better triage and productivity. Required skills include proficiency in Swift and Python, experience with XCTest and Xcode, and a strong understanding of software development lifecycles and testing methodologies. The position focuses on solving complex engineering challenges by creating scalable automation solutions to ensure high product quality across multiple layers of the stack within the iCloud service domain.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain automated test frameworks for iOS, macOS, and Web applications using XCTest.
  • Develop internal tools and infrastructure to improve testing scalability and engineering efficiency.
  • Analyze automation failures and debug complex issues across multiple layers of the stack.
  • Improve test reliability and signal quality within continuous integration (CI) environments.
  • Identify automation gaps and build scalable solutions to increase coverage and execution speed.
  • Audit existing systems to improve maintainability, performance, and overall scalability.
  • Implement AI-assisted and agentic workflows to enhance failure triage and developer productivity.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in Software QA, test automation, or quality engineering.
  • Experience developing automated tests and tooling using Swift and/or Python.
  • Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using XCTest and Xcode.
  • Experience working with automation frameworks, CI systems, and test infrastructure.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills to investigate complex technical issues.
  • Familiarity with API, integration, and UI automation testing strategies.
  • Knowledge of AI-assisted software development workflows for test automation and failure analysis.
  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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