Maps Performance QA Architect & Automation Lead

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Maps seeks a visionary Tools and Automation Quality Engineer to architect automated quality across iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and CarPlay. You will build scalable automation frameworks, apply AI-driven QE practices, and establish observability to safeguard the experience for millions of users.

You will lead end-to-end test design, integrate testing into CI/CD, define quality gates, and drive performance testing strategies across multi‑platform ecosystems.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years in Quality Engineering, specializing in large-scale test automation and advanced QE practices.
• Understanding of testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Effectively communicate intricate technical analysis and actionable recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in automation languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor performance metrics, health indicators, and engineering scorecards.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines; establish quality gates.
• Architect and evolve scalable test automation platforms.
• Drive advanced QE practices: AI-assisted test generation, log analysis, and anomaly detection.
• Establish end-to-end observability perfomance standards (metrics, tracing, logging, validation).
• Lead automated test design and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive performance test strategies and plans.
• Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies.
• Define and enforce quality gates and release criteria.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and drive preventative measures.
• Develop and maintain test data management strategies.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated reporting for test results and quality metrics.
• Perform manual tests and experiments, while maintaining test devices

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Automation testing

CI/CD

Observability

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

XCUITest

CI tools (Jenkins/GitLabCI)

Job description

Apple Maps seeks a visionary Tools and Automation Quality Engineer to architect automated quality across iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and CarPlay. You will build scalable automation frameworks, apply AI-driven QE practices, and establish observability to safeguard the experience for millions of users.

You will lead end-to-end test design, integrate testing into CI/CD, define quality gates, and drive performance testing strategies across multi‑platform ecosystems.