QA Tools and Automation Engineer - Apple Cloud

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Tools and Automation Engineer in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will design and build automation frameworks focused on UI testing, collaborating closely with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of engineering experience and a strong foundation in UI automation tools like XCTest, Selenium, and Appium.

Join a dynamic team that values innovation and accountability, ensuring the best experience for Apple's Cloud products.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in tools and automation engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with UI automation tools.
• Proficiency in Python and Swift.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable UI automation frameworks for iOS, macOS, and Web applications.
• Write and maintain automated UI tests across multiple platforms.
• Leverage AI assisted tooling to generate and improve automated tests.

Skills

UI automation

Python

Swift

Debugging

Test Automation

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

XCTest

Selenium

Appium

WebDriver

Job description

Tools and Automation Engineer -- UI Automation

Austin, Texas, United States Software and Services

We are looking for a technically strong and motivated Tools and Automation Engineer to join our iCloud QA team. You will work closely with engineering teams to design, build, and maintain automation frameworks with a strong focus on UI automation and testing. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience who is ready to grow beyond traditional QA and make a deep technical impact. Hands‑on experience leveraging AI for test authoring and failure triage is a must. An ideal candidate is someone who is no stranger to evolving business needs and can adapt to new directions in a heartbeat. You have a good blend of manual testing and automation, are creative, can invent new ways to analyze, and foresee better products.

Description

In this position, you have the opportunity to collaborate with multi‑functional engineering teams that design and build core backend systems that power next generation Apple Cloud products. You accept a high level of accountability to ensure that the Apple Cloud Product's experience on OS X and iOS is second to none.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable UI automation frameworks for iOS, macOS, and Web applications
• Write and maintain automated UI tests across multiple platforms
• Leverage AI assisted tooling to author, generate, and improve automated tests
• Use AI driven workflows for failure triage, root cause analysis, and test signal improvement
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability and quality of new features
• Build and maintain internal tools and utilities that support test execution and automation workflows
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration and test execution workflows
• Investigate and triage automation failures with a strong debugging mindset
• Support and document automation frameworks for use by broader QA teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in tools and automation engineering, test automation, or software engineering with a QA focus
• Strong hands‑on experience with UI automation using tools such as XCTest, Selenium, Appium, or WebDriver
• Proficiency in Python and Swift
• Hands‑on experience using AI tooling for test authoring and automated failure triage
• Experience building and maintaining internal tooling to support automation workflows
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD systems
• Solid debugging and analytical skills
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS)
• Experience contributing to or enhancing shared automation tooling and libraries
• Experience building agentic or AI driven workflows for test automation or quality engineering
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional team environments
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic engineering environment

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