Tools and Automation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 109,700 - 192,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Tools and Automation Engineer in Boulder, Colorado to work within their Vision Products Group. This role involves designing and developing automated testing suites for new hardware and software products, and collaborating closely with engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience with automated testing.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $109,700 to $192,400 based on skills and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and employee stock options.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in writing automated tests or developing automation tooling.
• Experience with QA methodologies.
• Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a new automated test suite.
• Collaborate with automation engineers for standards alignment.
• Partner with teams to support integration into CI systems.

Skills

Automated testing

Python

Java

CI/CD systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Boulder, Colorado, United States Software and Services

The Vision Products Group is looking for a driven and dedicated Tools and Automation Engineer. As a member of our fast‑paced group, the new team member will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of a new project and shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Description

As a Tools and Automation Engineer, you'll be embedded in the Vision Products Group quality assurance team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, QA engineers, and team leads toward a shared goal of delivering exceptional products. Day to day, you'll write and expand automated tests — building on established frameworks and existing tooling rather than starting from scratch — and collaborate across teams to ensure your work has broad impact. You'll also have the opportunity to incorporate AI tools into your workflow to work smarter and move faster. If you're someone who takes pride in writing clean, purposeful automation, enjoys collaborative problem‑solving, and wants to play a hands‑on role in shaping the quality of innovative consumer products, this role is a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a new automated test suite for a new hardware and software product, intended for distribution to cross‑functional teams as part of their validation workflows and CI pipelines
• Collaborate with fellow automation engineers to ensure new test work aligns with established team standards, coding practices, and architectural patterns
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support integration of the automated test suite into their continuous integration systems and pre‑submission test passes
• Expand automated test coverage by authoring new tests within existing frameworks, building upon established tooling rather than starting from scratch
• Improve the reliability and stability of existing automated test suites through debugging, refactoring, and targeted enhancements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Experience writing automated tests or developing automation tooling
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or a similar programming language
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems and workflows
• Experience with QA methodologies, including manual test execution and bug reporting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams
• Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools. Demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing or working with AI and/or ML systems
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience building internal tooling or utilities to support development or testing workflows
• Familiarity with hardware and software co‑development or validation environments
• Experience working within agile or iterative development environments

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 $109,700 and $192,400, 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

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