Automation Engineer – AI-Driven Testing & Frameworks

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,500 - 250,700; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego seeks a Tools and Automation Engineer to help develop, maintain, and evolve our test automation ecosystem for iCloud’s core products across iOS, macOS, and Web.

You will contribute to automation frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure that enable reliable and scalable testing across large and complex systems. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building automation solutions, and enjoys debugging complex issues in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Software QA, test automation, or quality engineering.
• Experience developing automated tests/tools with Swift and/or Python.
• Experience writing automated tests with XCTest and Xcode.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automation frameworks, CI, and test infrastructure.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated tests and supporting frameworks for iOS, macOS, and Web applications using XCTest and related technologies.
• Partner with software engineers and cross-functional teams to improve testability, automation coverage, and overall product quality.
• Analyze automation failures, debug complex issues, and improve test reliability and signal quality across CI environments.
• Identify automation gaps and develop scalable solutions to improve test execution efficiency, coverage, and stability.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal tools, frameworks, and testing infrastructure.
• Review existing automation systems and drive improvements in maintainability, scalability, and performance.
• Leverage AI-assisted and agentic workflows to improve test automation, failure triage, and engineering productivity.

Skills

Swift

Python

Automation frameworks

CI systems

Debugging

QA processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

XCTest

Xcode

Job description

Apple Inc. in San Diego seeks a Tools and Automation Engineer to help develop, maintain, and evolve our test automation ecosystem for iCloud’s core products across iOS, macOS, and Web.

You will contribute to automation frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure that enable reliable and scalable testing across large and complex systems. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building automation solutions, and enjoys debugging complex issues in a fast-paced,