Software Automation Engineer, Localisation & Release Engineering

Apple; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cork, Ireland seeks an experienced Software Automation Engineer to lead automation testing across iOS and macOS platforms. You will own the development and execution of automated test suites, and apply GenAI technologies to enhance testing capabilities while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

You will design XCTest-based tests in Swift, implement LLm-powered test generation, and integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployment and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Eng, or related field.
• Expertise in Swift programming and automated testing frameworks.
• Professional software automation testing experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing LLM technologies in testing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop XCTest-based automated test suites using Swift for all Apple platforms.
• Implement LLM-powered test generation and intelligent defect analysis systems.
• Execute comprehensive automated testing with detailed performance metrics and analysis.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and reporting.

Skills

Swift programming

XCTest

Automation testing

GenAI in testing

CI/CD integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CI/CD tools

LLMs in testing

Swift tooling

Job description

Summary

Our Software Localization & Release Engineering team is a passionate group dedicated to improving Apple's software for our international users. We are seeking an experienced Software Automation Engineer to join our team and drive excellence in automation testing for all Apple platforms. As an automation engineer, you will own the development and execution of automated test suites, leverage GenAI technologies to enhance automation testing capabilities, and contribute significantly to the overall quality of our software products.

Description

Proficiency in Swift programming with experience in iOS/macOS application development Hands-on experience with GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs) for test automation Proven expertise with XCTest framework and comprehensive test strategy design Experience with machine learning model training and fine-tuning is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and develop XCTest-based automated test suites using Swift for all Apple platforms
• Implement LLM-powered test generation and intelligent defect analysis systems
• Execute comprehensive automated testing with detailed performance metrics and analysis
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and reporting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Expertise with Swift programming and automated testing frameworks
• Professional software automation testing experience
• Hands-on experience implementing LLM technologies in testing workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience with localization and internationalization testing
• Knowledge of accessibility testing and best practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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Role Number: 200642499-1418