Tools & Automation Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

105d

About The Position

Every day, millions of people around the world rely on Apple devices to stay connected, create, and push boundaries. Behind every breakthrough in battery performance—from the iPhone that lasts all day to the MacBook that powers through your most demanding projects—lies exceptional engineering and meticulous validation. We're looking for a passionate Tools & Automation Engineer to join our mission of delivering industry-leading battery performance for Apple's next-generation hardware and software products. As a Tools & Automation Engineer on our Power and Performance team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing the sophisticated tools and automated testing frameworks that ensure our customers experience the exceptional battery performance Apple is known for. You'll work directly with cutting-edge hardware and software platforms before they reach the world, playing a critical role in validating and modeling the power characteristics that define the user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of power measurement and analysis techniques
• Strong Python programming skills with demonstrated experience writing test automation scripts and frameworks
• Ability to work effectively in a team and cross-functional environment, collaborating with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and commitment to quality

Nice To Haves

• Experience in testing and validating power systems, with deep understanding of battery technologies and power management
• Technical expertise in hardware testing methodologies and power measurement techniques

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test suites to validate battery life across upcoming Apple hardware and software products
• Build automated testing infrastructure that scales across multiple product lines and configurations
• Develop robust Python-based test automation scripts that revolutionize how we validate power consumption
• Create tools that enable rapid iteration and continuous validation throughout the product development cycle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees