Software QA Automation Engineer

Software QA Automation Engineer

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don't just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports 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 Applications team is looking for a Software QA Automation Engineer to lead automation efforts for the next generation of applications and services. This position requires an ambitious individual with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills who can contribute in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.

In this role, the Software QA Automation Engineer will design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks and tools used to test consumer apps and services. This involves close collaboration with multi-functional teams of Software Developers, Software QA, and Project Managers. Other responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing test results, maintaining databases for test cases, and reporting on the quality of features. Additionally, this position may require API and UI testing as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Software QA.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related subject area, or we may consider an equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, performing code reviews, and managing test code check-ins for seamless release cycles using platforms such as GitHub.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for mobile, tablet, and desktop applications to ensure fast, reliable, and scalable testing coverage using an object-oriented language (e.g. Java, C++).
• Skill in debugging and refactoring automation scripts, resolving flaky tests, and optimizing test suites to reduce false positives and execution time.
• Demonstrated collaboration with QA and development teams to identify high-value test cases, enhance test stability, and align testing strategies with product goals.
• Experience synchronizing automation across multiple device types and OS versions, improving overall product quality and reliability.
• Awareness of emerging trends in cloud-based and AI/ML-driven quality assurance, with the ability to incorporate relevant innovations into QA processes.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software quality assurance (SQA) methodologies.
• Proficiency in manual and UI testing, with flexibility to perform both automated and manual QA testing.

Pay & Benefits

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 $141,800 and $213,700, 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.

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.