Senior Quality Engineer - Apple Maps Performance

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

Summary

Ignite your passion for quality and innovation! We're seeking a visionary Tools and Automation Quality Engineer to architect the future of excellence for Apple Maps. You will dive deep into our complex, multi-platform ecosystem (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and CarPlay), building cutting-edge automation frameworks, pioneering AI-driven quality practices, and establishing robust observability to proactively safeguard the experience for millions of users worldwide.This is your opportunity to be the hands-on force that defines, builds, and scales the systems preventing regressions, driving unparalleled reliability and performance for the world's most intuitive navigation!

Description

As a collaborative and innovative engineer on our team, you will architect, implement, and drive a comprehensive, automated quality engineering strategy across the Apple Maps app performance umbrella, spanning its foundational components to its entire user experience. This includes designing, building, and scaling robust automation frameworks and systems, alongside leveraging robust performance metrics, establishing observability standards, and advanced QE practices to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant products across its multiple platforms, including iOS and macOS.

Key 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

Minimum 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 at least one or more languages used for automation, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power management and battery-life analysis.
• Experience with automated testing for native iOS/macOS applications, utilizing the XCUITest framework.