Tools and Automation Engineer - Agentic OS Experiences

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Tools and Automation Engineer to bring AI features from prototype to product. You’ll work with engineers, designers, and researchers with autonomy and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes automating user-facing features, building test frameworks, and shaping the automation roadmap in a fast-paced environment. The position offers collaboration across Engineering, PM, and QA, with strong emphasis on learning, innovation, and practical impact on products

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (Python, Swift, C/C++, etc).
• Excellent knowledge of test methodologies (unit, integration, performance, functional).
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems independently and with teams.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration and strong partnerships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Automate various user-facing features on Apple’s software platforms.
• Develop API/UI level automation frameworks enabling automated tests.
• Collaborate to design and develop the test automation roadmap.
• Develop detailed manual and automated test plans, execute and report results.
• Help triage the team’s automation results.
• Conduct risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing.
• Maintain a qualitative, high level understanding of area of responsibility.
• Leverage AI to innovate, accelerate, and scale test automation.

Skills

Python

Swift

C/C++

Test methodologies

Debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or 5+ years of automation experience

Tools

Xcode

XCTest

XCUITest

Job description

Tools and Automation Engineer - Agentic OS Experiences

Cupertino, California, United States Machine Learning and AI

We're a small team at Apple betting on what comes next. We believe Al will fundamentally change how people interact with their devices — and we're looking for a Tools and Automation Engineer who wants to help build that future.

We can't say much about what we're building for our customers. What we can say: the problems are genuinely new and the potential reach is enormous.

Beyond the work, we're a collaborative, humble, and curious group that loves learning from each other and building together.

We're looking for critical thinkers who would like to play a key role qualifying critical software and the frameworks that support it during all stages of software development. We practice nimble, fast-paced development that relies heavily on a tight relationship between Engineering, Project Management, and QA.

Description

You’ll work alongside a tight group of engineers, designers, and researchers to bring AI features from early prototype to product. This is 0-to-1 work - from a rough idea on a whiteboard to software running on real devices. You’ll have a lot of autonomy in how you get there. You’ll grow here. The work is hard enough to demand it and the team is generous enough to support it.

Responsibilities

• Automate various user-facing features on Apple’s software platforms
• Develop API/UI level automation frameworks that enable engineering and QA to write automated tests
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to design and develop the test automation roadmap
• Develop detailed and methodical manual and automated test plans, execute & report results
• Help triage the team’s automation results
• Risk analysis, cross-functional testing coordination, and integration testing across the system
• Maintain a qualitative, high level understanding of area of responsibility
• Leverage AI to innovate, accelerate, and scale, test automation

Minimum Qualifications

• Automate various user-facing features on Apple’s Software Platform
• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (Python, Swift, C/C++, etc)
• Passionate about leveraging AI to improve how work gets done, enhance productivity, and strengthen decision-making
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, etc)
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively
• Track record of working cross-functionally and building strong partnerships amongst teams and individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other cross functional teams within Apple
• BA/BS in Computer Science or 5 + years of professional experience in automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements
• Experience developing API and UI test automation using XCTest/XCUITest
• An enthusiasm for user-focused design and high-quality products with willingness to work in ambiguous environment
• Deep experience in one or more iOS/macOS domains: system services, frameworks, or concurrent application architecture
• You've tested LLM-powered systems yourself — agents, tool orchestration, prompt engineering — and you have opinions about what worked and what didn't
• Close to the frontier. You're the person your team comes to when a new model drops or a new technique emerges
• A sharp eye for detail. You notice what's off and you know when it's right
• A point of view on where human-AI interaction is headed — and the instinct to know what it should feel like when it gets there

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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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