Tools and Automation Engineer

Your testing will span macOS, iOS, and watchOS applications that drive unique user experiences, interface with firmware and low-level software drivers, and provide critical data to processing pipelines. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who independently drives bugs to closure, collaborates seamlessly with developers to resolve issues, and effectively navigates technical discussions with fellow Quality Engineers, development partners, and program managers.

Have a passion for quality, enjoy the challenge of breaking things through creative testing through test automation.
Thrive in uncertain, rapid project schedules, being able to quickly shift priorities and maximize testing time.
Strive to innovate and try new things, incorporating continuous improvement of testing methods.

BS in Computer Science or related
Experience software or application testing with Python and test automation experience
Experience with Swift programming and developing iOS test automation with Xcode UI automation framework
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, guaranteeing complete test coverage

3+ years in software or application testing with strong Python and test automation experience
Build creative new tools and methodologies to stress software features
Author detailed test plans that cover all functionality and edge cases of a system
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline daily workflows, accelerate coding and debugging, creating test frameworks and improve overall code quality and testing
Partner with development team to quickly learn a new application, break it into functional parts, and identify potential weaknesses
Develop robust and repeatable automated testing solutions
Understand the context where an application will be deployed, providing insights to potential failures
Execute manual and automated test plans on a variety of hardware and software configurations
Craft quality from an early stage by being involved through the entire project lifecycle
Documentation of test cases and code used for test execution
Tracking performance, reporting results to management, driving issues to closure

Join the Health Study QE team and help enable research into the next generation of health sensing features. In this role, you will focus on testing application software that collects a wide range of health and sensor data, working directly with technologies like ECG and PPG-based heart rate sensing, as well as novel investigative prototype sensors.

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 $121,300 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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