Automation Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

96d

About The Position

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries! It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Video Engineering group is looking for a software developer with a strong emphasis on industrial automation. This position will require collaboration with multiple teams (hardware, machine learning, and user studies). We work on multiple, related projects requiring creativity and ingenuity. You will be able to demonstrate your skills and expertise as we work together to innovate. You’ll be working on targeted automation projects and initiatives that span hardware and software. You’ll have an opportunity to own a domain of expertise, produce tools that directly contribute towards supporting testing the quality of next-generation Apple products, and continuously grow through facing new challenges.

Requirements

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong proficiency with Python or other scripting languages.
• Experience designing and deploying automated systems.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, industrial automation terminology, and processes.
• Strive to innovate and try new things, incorporating continuous improvement of testing and data collection methods.

Nice To Haves

• iOS Application and/or data pipeline/engineering development experience.
• Familiarity with robot kinematics, dynamics, digital control, and signal processing.
• Experience working with cloud storage and hosting services.

Responsibilities

• Design robust and modular automation systems across both hardware and software to enhance engineering efficiency.
• Deliver high-quality, reliable solutions with minimal regressions or user-impacting bugs.
• Utilize strong debugging skills to quickly identify root causes and implement effective fixes.
• Leverage existing tools and services developed by other teams within Apple to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide written documentation and in-person guidance to facilitate user adoption.
• Develop and execute both manual and automated test plans across a variety of hardware and software configurations.
• Document test cases and the corresponding test code.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage and deliver a flawless end-user experience.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees