Join Apple's Silicon Engineering Group and help build the foundational software that empowers our engineers to design the world's most advanced silicon. We are looking for a Quality Automation Engineer to drive the quality and reliability of the critical tools at the heart of Apple's chip design process. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the robustness of the software ecosystem that enables the creation of future Apple products .
Description
Partner with development teams to review feature specifications and define comprehensive validation strategies .
Design and execute detailed test plans with a focus on scalable automation across functional, performance, and security testing.
Architect, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks and test suites within a sophisticated CI/CD environment.
Collaborate with engineering and operations to investigate, triage, and diagnose the root cause of complex defects.
Drive the bug lifecycle from discovery to resolution, providing clear issue reports and proactively communicating program risks.
Develop and track key quality metrics to provide clear visibility into product health and release readiness.
Champion continuous improvement in our engineering processes and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Leverage generative AI and machine learning for test case generation, anomaly detection, and accelerated root cause analysis.
Practical experience with test frameworks like ScalaTest or Playwright.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
Experience with build automation tools like Gradle or Maven.
Familiarity with XML toolchains and related technologies (XSLT, XPath, XSD, Schematron).
Minimum Qualifications
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Proficiency in modern programming languages, with strong experience in the Scala or Java ecosystems.
Deep understanding of web services, REST APIs, and client-server architecture.
Hands-on experience architecting and maintaining test automation within a CI/CD pipeline using tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, or similar.
Expertise with version control systems (Git, Perforce) and collaborative development workflows.
Solid foundation in Agile development methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern software engineering principles.
At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more