Tools and Automation Engineer, Release Validation Automation
Job Summary
Job Description
Apple is seeking a Tools and Automation Engineer for the Release Validation Automation team. This role involves building automation solutions to ensure high-quality software updates across all Apple platforms including macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. The engineer will maintain the stability and reliability of releases, work with cutting-edge technologies to enhance testing capabilities for new features, and contribute to the user experience for millions of Apple users worldwide. The position requires designing, building, and enhancing automation frameworks and end-to-end functional tests, collaborating with Automation and QA Engineers, and applying technology to solve complex problems.
Must have:
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of experience in lieu of education
- Strong computer science and software engineering foundation
- Development skills in Swift, Python, Objective-C, C++ or similar
Good to have:
- Experience with XCTest and Xcode
- Knowledge of test methodologies (unit, integration, performance, functional)
- Ability to debug and triage problems
- Highly organized, creative, and motivated
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for user-focused design and quality products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Perks:
- Discretionary employee stock programs
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Discounted Apple stock purchase
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for educational expenses
15 skills required
Job Details
Imagine what you could accomplish at Apple. Here, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. The Release Validation Automation team plays a critical role in this journey by building automation solutions that ensure seamless, high-quality software updates across all Apple platforms. We’re looking for a Tools and Automation Engineer to help maintain the stability, reliability, and quality of macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS releases. In this fast-paced and dynamic team, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies to enhance our testing capabilities for new features. Your work will directly contribute to the experience of millions of Apple users worldwide—helping ensure every release is one our customers can trust and love.
Imagine what you could accomplish at Apple. Here, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. The Release Validation Automation team plays a critical role in this journey by building automation solutions that ensure seamless, high-quality software updates across all Apple platforms. We’re looking for a Tools and Automation Engineer to help maintain the stability, reliability, and quality of macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS releases. In this fast-paced and dynamic team, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies to enhance our testing capabilities for new features. Your work will directly contribute to the experience of millions of Apple users worldwide—helping ensure every release is one our customers can trust and love.
We are seeking a motivated and highly technical engineer to design, build, and enhance automation frameworks and end-to-end functional tests. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Automation and QA Engineers to develop robust, scalable solutions that drive productivity and ensure high-quality software delivery. If you thrive on cross-functional collaboration and enjoy applying cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems, this role is for you. We're looking for someone who can think strategically and deliver innovative solutions that expand test coverage, accelerate release cycles, and help us consistently deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of directly related work experience can substitute for the education requirement
- Strong foundation in core computer science concepts and software engineering principles
- Strong development skills in Swift, Python, Objective-C, C++ or similar languages
- Experience with XCTest and Xcode.
- 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.
- Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
- Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
- An enthusiasm for user-focused design & high-quality products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.
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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