January 7, 2025

Tools & Automation Engineer, SEAR QA

Mid • On-site

$136,300 - $248,700/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200585678
The Quality Engineering team in Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture organization is hiring a collaborative software quality assurance engineer with a drive to ensure the quality of ambitious platform security features. Platform Security is a dedicated team of engineers who work on security features across all of Apple’s operating systems. We develop meaningful and impactful security features that require meticulous test development and execution to ship them successfully. Our work results in major improvements to the security of Apple users without compromising the user experience that over a billion users rely on every day. As a Tools & Automation engineer in SEAR QA, you will test Platform Security’s features to ensure they achieve their security goals while maintaining functionality, stability, and performance requirements. You will work side-by-side with Platform Security software developers during all project phases, collaborating on feature definition, quality plan, test development and execution. You will gain experience testing software across a wide range of Apple’s software stack.

Description

As a Tools & Automation engineer in SEAR QA, you will test Platform Security’s features to ensure they achieve their security goals while maintaining functionality, stability, and performance requirements. You will work side-by-side with Platform Security software developers during all project phases, collaborating on feature definition, quality plan, test development and execution. You will gain experience testing software across a wide range of Apple’s software stack. The work will involve designing and implementing test plans for Security features and requires strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Some of the key responsibilities in this role will include: - Work with developers, Engineering Program Managers, other QA Engineers to deeply understand features - Develop detailed and methodical manual and automated test plans, execute & report results - Debug and report issues encountered during testing - Implement automated tests, developing tools and frameworks where needed - Help triage the team’s automation results An excellent candidate will have passion for security technologies and creating great end-user experiences through meticulous quality.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience working as a Software Test Automation Engineer
  • Proficiency in Python (or other scripting language)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience identifying automation requirements and designing solutions to address test execution challenges
  • Experience diagnosing and debugging complex systems
  • Ability to think analytically, problem solve and innovate
  • Exceptional collaborative skills including networking, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced and informal environment. Ability to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.