Streaming Media QE Web Automation Engineer, Graphics, Games, and ML

Worky; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Web Streaming Quality Engineering team is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain our web automation framework and test suites across browsers, devices, and platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to validate media playback, streaming performance, and user experience for Apple Music, Apple TV+, and third-party integrations. Strong Python or JavaScript/TypeScript skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong software development experience in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven track record in test automation framework design and creating end-to-end (E2E) automated test suites.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and building resilient, non-flaky test automation.
• Experience authoring comprehensive test plans and test strategy documentation.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain web automation framework and test suites.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams on automation solutions.
• Validate media playback, streaming performance, and user experience across diverse web environments.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Test Automation

CI/CD Pipelines

Test Plans & Strategy

Analytical & Debugging

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Job description

The Web Streaming Quality Engineering team at Apple ensures our customers enjoy seamless, high-fidelity playback experiences when watching movies, shows, and listening to music across Apple Music, Apple TV+, and third-party partner applications on various web platforms (browsers, smart TVs, connected devices, and game consoles). We uphold the high bar of quality Apple is known for while building the next generation of web-based streaming infrastructure. We are looking for a strong Python or JavaScript/TypeScript developer to design, build, and maintain our web automation framework and test suites.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Automation Engineer with strong software development skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering, QA, and product teams to design resilient automation systems that validate media playback, streaming performance, and user experience across diverse web environments and hardware platforms. If you are passionate about solving complex automation challenges with robust, scalable solutions, this is the role for you.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong software development experience in Python or JavaScript / TypeScript Proven track record in test automation framework design and creating end-to-end (E2E) automated test suites Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and building resilient, non-flaky test automationExperience authoring comprehensive test plans and test strategy documentation Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with web automation tools/frameworks Familiarity with the HLS streaming protocol (Knowledge of Dash wouldn’t help the teamDiagnose, isolate, and debug complex streaming, playback, and network-related issues across streaming clients Knowledge of web performance metrics, network profiling, and video quality assessment techniques