Tools & Automation Engineer — Early Career

Sunnyvale, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and maintain automated test suites and helper tools to validate diagnostic and repair software across the Apple ecosystem (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Vision Pro).

Role type

Entry-level IC tools and automation engineer

Builds

Automated test scripts, validation tooling, and support for automated device lab operations

Domain

Consumer electronics / Software quality assurance

Required skills

Python, Swift, software testing concepts, SDLC, Unix/Linux CLI, Git, debugging

Preferred skills

UI automation frameworks (XCTest/XCUITest, pytest), CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), Apple developer platforms (Xcode), hardware-software integration, AI/LLM tooling

Technologies

Swift, Python, XCTest, XCUITest, pytest, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Xcode, Unix/Linux

Responsibilities

Write automated tests and build helper tools; Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate requirements into test cases; Monitor test runs and triage failures; Support day-to-day operations of the QA Automation Lab device fleet

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

About Apple

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing194620Cupertino, California, USFounded 1976

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