Quality Automation Engineer - App Store QA

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,600 - 250,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a mid to senior‑level Quality Automation Engineer to join the App Store QA group in Seattle. You will own functional areas, define test approaches, and automate regression and new feature tests across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

The role requires strong programming fundamentals, automation experience, and the ability to work with a cross‑functional team. You will build scalable automation frameworks, develop test plans, and report results clearly.

Qualifications

• Proficient in object‑oriented programming with Swift and/or Java.
• Experience with Python, Ruby, or shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Own complete functional areas and define test approaches and strategies.
• Write new automation tests for all Apple platforms: iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during all phases of development to ensure quality.

Skills

Swift / Java

Python / Ruby / shell

CI/CD

Test strategy & planning

Automation framework design

SDKs / APIs testing

Git

Debugging / triage

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

XCTest (Swift)

APIs testing tools

CI/CD systems

Job description

Quality Automation Engineer - App Store QA

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV , Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple’s high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apple’s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment to strengthening Apple’s privacy policy, one of Apple’s core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apple’s business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross‑functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here.

Description

We are seeking a mid to senior‑level Quality Automation Engineer to join the App Store QA group. App Store is one of the most widely used applications in the world, and you can directly help improve the quality of the product. You will own complete functional areas and be able to define test approaches and strategies. We require strong programming fundamentals and automation experience to help develop in all phases of the release cycle. Help us automate areas in the App Store for regression and new feature testing. You will be responsible for writing new automation tests for all Apple platforms: iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

The Quality Automation Engineer is expected to possess the skills necessary for working closely with the engineering team during all aspects of the development process. This position requires a self‑motivated and dynamic individual with strong technical and communication skills who can contribute in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in object‑oriented programming with a strong command of at least one major OOP language, preferably Swift and/or Java.
• Solid experience with one or more scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or shell scripting (Bash/Zsh).
• Deep familiarity with software testing methodologies and quality engineering best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) systems.
• Proven ability to develop automation test strategies, author test plans, execute test suites, and communicate results clearly.
• Hands‑on experience testing SDKs, APIs, or developer‑facing frameworks, including white‑box and component‑level test strategies.
• Experience building and evolving test automation frameworks with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Strong ability to investigate, debug, and triage complex issues independently and drive them to resolution.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in XCTest with Swift and/or Python.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing test plans for AI‑powered features and applications.
• Previous experience leveraging AI tools for automation and testing.
• Track record of measurably increasing functional test coverage across complex software systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence QA practices across teams.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $166,600 and $250,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses— including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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