Historical snapshotsenior (5+ yrs)Captured Oct 20, 2026, 1:20 a.m.

AI Quality & Test Automation Engineer

Apple

Location
Cupertino, California, United States · Onsite
Compensation
$184,700 - $277,600 USD annually
Employment
Full-time
Experience level
SENIOR (5+ years exp)
Specialization
Controls Engineer, Apple
Source
Apple

Role Overview

The Apps Services team elevates the development and delivery process that ships code to billions of users worldwide. We build tools and systems that drive efficiency across every stage of the pipeline — from commit to customer. As an AI Quality & Test Automation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of applying AI to proactively hunt edge cases, surface anomalies, and raise the quality bar for AI-powered features relied upon by teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll design and build intelligent, automated systems that validate infrastructure changes, detect anomalies, and continuously improve the quality of AI features used by customer teams. You'll also help establish the foundational layer of a growing suite of internal applications aimed at reducing critical outages and accelerating engineering workflows. Day to day, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, translating real operational pain points into elegant, scalable automation solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software development or QA, spanning full-stack, frontend, backend, or integrated QA roles

1+ years of hands-on experience leveraging AI tools in daily engineering workflows to automate tasks and build automated systems

Proficiency in one or more scripting languages used for system automation or web development, such as Python, Ruby, or Swift

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with observability and logging tooling in Kubernetes-based environments

Strong cross-team communication skills with a track record of collaborating effectively with partner engineering organizations

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or we may consider an equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Swift application development experience, with familiarity building native or server-side Swift tools

Proven experience meeting with stakeholders to distill ambiguous requests into well-defined workflows, engineering requirements, and measurable outcomes

Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline architecture and integrating quality gates into automated delivery workflows

Experience building internal developer tooling or platform engineering systems used at organizational scale

Compensation & 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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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 Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Instructions

Apply directly on Apple Jobs at AI Quality & Test Automation Engineer.

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