Quality Automation Engineer - App Store QA

Apple • Seattle, WA

15h

About The Position

The Apple Services Engineering team is responsible for powering key Apple products like the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions, developing custom software for media processing, provider tools, server-side systems, and APIs for various Apple services. They work within Apple's unique integration of hardware, software, and services, focusing on a unified vision that includes a strong commitment to privacy. The teams are designed to be small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering broad exposure to opportunities within Apple.

We are seeking a mid to senior-level Quality Automation Engineer to join the App Store QA group. The App Store is a globally used application, and this role offers the opportunity to directly improve its quality. The engineer will be responsible for defining test approaches and strategies for complete functional areas. Strong programming fundamentals and automation experience are required to contribute throughout the release cycle, with a focus on automating regression and new feature testing across all Apple platforms: iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS. This position requires close collaboration with the engineering team, a self-motivated and dynamic individual with strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in object-oriented programming with a strong command of at least one major OOP language, preferably Swift and/or Java.
• Solid experience with one or more scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or shell scripting (Bash/Zsh).
• Deep familiarity with software testing methodologies and quality engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) systems.
• Proven ability to develop automation test strategies, author test plans, execute test suites, and communicate results clearly.
• Hands-on experience testing SDKs, APIs, or developer-facing frameworks, including white-box and component-level test strategies.
• Experience building and evolving test automation frameworks with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Strong ability to investigate, debug, and triage complex issues independently and drive them to resolution.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in XCTest with Swift and/or Python.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing test plans for AI-powered features and applications.
• Previous experience leveraging AI tools for automation and testing.
• Track record of measurably increasing functional test coverage across complex software systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence QA practices across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own complete functional areas and define test approaches and strategies.
• Develop automation tests for all Apple platforms: iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
• Work closely with the engineering team during all aspects of the development process.
• Automate areas in the App Store for regression and new feature testing.
• Investigate, debug, and triage complex issues independently and drive them to resolution.
• Deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees