Senior Automation and Design Test Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Automation and Design Test Engineer to lead automation initiatives for their innovative products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product engineering teams, drive test strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions in a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in test automation and mobile testing methodologies, with extensive experience in software development and leadership.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and free services

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development or test engineering.
• Proven expertise in designing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Strong foundation in mobile testing and tools with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of automated tests for Apple products.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to influence architectural decisions.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers across multiple locations.

Skills

Leadership

Test automation

Mobile testing methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Appium

XCTest

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GitHub

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

Senior Automation and Design Test Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Description

In this critical role, you will lead the design, development, execution, and stabilization of automated tests for Apple products, specifically Siri. You will also manage and mentor a team of engineers and vendors across multiple locations, ensuring consistent and high-quality test practices.Your focus will be on delivering top-tier quality engineering support to help ship world-class products to Apple customers. You'll work closely with Product Engineering teams to establish robust automation strategies and scalable test frameworks.From the early stages of the development cycle, you will engage cross-functionally to influence architectural decisions, drive end-to-end integration efforts, and assess user impact—always advocating for quality with a big-picture mindset. You'll ensure automated tests meet high standards, and that system designs support simplicity and testability.This role requires a deep dive into existing systems to identify root causes of issues and uncover opportunities to enhance reliability and performance. You'll contribute to post-mortem discussions for key services, providing strategic input to prevent future issues.Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll regularly update stakeholders, triage issues, coordinate bug fixes, and collaborate across multiple time zones and teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in a software development or test engineering role, with demonstrated leadership in quality strategy and automation
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end test automation frameworks as an SDET or SDE, using languages such as Swift (XCTest), Objective-C, Python, Kotlin, or Java
• Strong foundation in mobile testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., Appium, XCTest, Espresso)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and GitHub
• Solid experience in mobile application development for iOS and/or Android, including deep understanding of multi-tenancy architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of mobile software upgrade lifecycles: versioning, backward compatibility, OTA updates, and user data migration
• Proficiency with logging, monitoring, and debugging tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk, shell scripting)
• Proven track record of managing automated test execution at scale—ensuring reliability, timeliness of results, and actionable reporting
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across functional teams and time zones, and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Highly self-motivated, strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to tackling challenges in distributed systems
• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .