Software Development Engineer - Test - iCloud Services

The job

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Job description

There are jobs and then there are opportunities. We are a small but impactful group in iCloud focused on building high-quality automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure that help engineers deliver exceptional products at scale. As part of the Cloud Quality Engineering team, you will contribute to automation initiatives across iOS, macOS, and Web, improving test coverage, reliability, and engineering efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable automation solutions, improve product quality, and help shape the future of intelligent testing workflows within Apple's ecosystem.

If you are passionate about software quality, automation, and solving complex engineering challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Tools and Automation Engineer to help develop, maintain, and evolve our test automation ecosystem for iCloud's core products across iOS, macOS, and Web. You will contribute to automation frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure that enable reliable and scalable testing across large and complex systems.

The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building and maintaining automation solutions, and enjoys debugging complex issues across multiple layers of the stack. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams, and continuously improving automation quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain automated tests and supporting frameworks for iOS, macOS, and Web applications using XCTest and related technologies.

Partner with software engineers and cross-functional teams to improve testability, automation coverage, and overall product quality.

Analyze automation failures, debug complex issues, and improve test reliability and signal quality across CI environments.

Identify automation gaps and develop scalable solutions to improve test execution efficiency, coverage, and stability.

Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal tools, frameworks, and testing infrastructure.

Review existing automation systems and drive improvements in maintainability, scalability, and performance.

Leverage AI-assisted and agentic workflows to improve test automation, failure triage, and engineering productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building robust, maintainable, and scalable automation frameworks and tools.

Experience debugging automation failures and improving test reliability in large-scale environments.

Familiarity with API, integration, and UI automation testing strategies.

Strong technical understanding across Apple platforms including iOS, macOS, etc.

Experience collaborating across cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced development environments.

Experience applying AI-based tooling to areas such as automated test generation, failure analysis, or workflow optimization.

Familiarity with modern AI-assisted software development workflows and their application to test automation and quality engineering.

Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of experience in Software QA, test automation, or quality engineering.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.

Experience developing automated tests and tooling using Swift and/or Python.

Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using XCTest and Xcode.

Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical issues independently and collaboratively.

Experience working with automation frameworks, CI systems, and test infrastructure.

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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 $175,000 and $263,300, 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.

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The place in numbers

San Diego has 1,389,526 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 3.5% of the population of California. It covers 326 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,261 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2, 4% younger than the state median (36.2 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,313 a month (rent plus utilities), 14% above the state median ($2,313 against $2,036). Over a year that is 25.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $906,700, which is 8.4 times the median household income ($108,077); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 47.3% of households own their home, 15% below the state average (47.3% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area has 1,538,060 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $58,690 a year, 15% above the national median ($58,690 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are food preparation and serving related (161,910 jobs, median $38,840); office and administrative support (155,940 jobs, median $52,940); sales and related (124,550 jobs, median $44,010). The area is most specialised in life, physical, and social science (1.7 times) and architecture and engineering (1.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($136,440) and computer and mathematical ($129,520). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of San Diego County was 4.7%. 65.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in San Diego County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 62.6% drive alone, 2.7% use public transit, 3.5% walk, 21.2% work from home. 9.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 51% below the state average (9.5% against 19.4%).

People and education

51.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% above the state share (51.0% against 37.1%). 25.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 7% below the state share (25.1% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 11.0%, 8% below the state rate (11.0% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 77°F (24.9°C), and the coolest is Dec at 51°F (10.7°C). About 320 mm (13 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Feb is the wettest month (70 mm) and Jun the driest (2 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

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Distances

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Company description (from The Muse): Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

size: Large Size; industries: Consumer Goods & Services, Information Technology, Software, Technology; locations on The Muse: Cupertino, CA.

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Median rent in San Diego is $2,313 a month and median household income $108,077 (ACS 2020–2024).

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