Tools & Automation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to help us ensure iOS and watchOS releases are stable, reliable, and bug-free. You will create, maintain, and expand automated UI testing for watchOS, and drive testing capabilities across Apple operating systems while triaging results to identify issues before release.

The role emphasizes developing test strategies, working with cross-functional teams, and contributing to high-quality product releases that delight millions of Apple customers daily.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Swift, and Bash.
• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit, integration, performance, functional).
• Strong passion for quality assurance in software, including bug investigation and fixing.
• Experience with developing test strategies, including test plans and testing architectures.
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and results-driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with Apple teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and expand automated UI testing for watchOS.
• Drive testing capabilities across Apple operating systems and triage results.
• Identify and fix software bugs prior to shipping to customers.
• Develop test strategies, test plans, and testing architectures.
• Collaborate with development teams and management to improve quality and release readiness.

Skills

Python

Swift

Bash

Git

Unit testing

Integration testing

Bug triage

Communication skills

Test planning

Automation testing

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Tools

XCTest

Job description

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here at Apple. Innovation runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.The Apple Watch team is looking for a qualified engineer who can quickly come up to speed and contribute to the development process in a significant way. We are seeking an Automation Engineer to help us ensure that our iOS and watchOS releases continue to be stable, reliable, and bug-free. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will work with groundbreaking technology while enhancing our testing capabilities for new features. You will have a unique and rewarding opportunity to help plan and shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Description

This position requires a motivated, highly technical engineer to create, maintain, and expand automated UI testing for watchOS. You will help drive our testing capabilities for all Apple operating systems, as well as triage the results to find any and all software bugs present before the software ships to customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Swift, and Bash.
• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, etc).
• Strong passion for quality assurance in software, including experience in finding, investigating, and fixing bugs.
• Experience with developing test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, custom tools, and testing architectures.
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• An enthusiasm for user-focused design & high-quality products.
• Experience developing UI automation, preferably in Apple frameworks such as XCTest.

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 $137,500 and $207,100, 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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