Tools and Automation Engineer - Trust and Safety - Apple

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or App Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. At Apple, the Trust & Safety organization is dedicated to fostering trust, safety, and fairness across our products and services. This vision is realized through the implementation of technical solutions, as well as collaborative efforts to address challenges such as account fraud, spam, service integrity, and regulatory standards enforcement. The Tools & Automation Engineering team plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products and services. They establish a culture of quality by refining quality assurance processes, enforcing quality and release standards, and best practices. The team develops testing tools and frameworks that empower the organization to deliver high quality applications fast and with confidence. Description This role encompasses all aspects of software quality assurance, from developing test strategies and plans to creating test automation tools and frameworks that facilitate fast, reliable, and effective testing of software applications. You'll work in a highly cross-functional environment to support quality assurance needs for Trust & Safety platforms and solutions that include Apple operating system frameworks, machine learning (ML), and data platforms, as well as web server applications. These solutions safeguard the Apple ecosystem from fraud and abuse while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. Responsibilities: Build test strategies and plans for quality assurance of data, web, ML, and mobile applications. Develop software tests (e.g., unit, integration, acceptance, performance) to ensure bug-free software that meets specifications. Enable test execution in the delivery pipeline to reduce feedback loops and accelerate time to market. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create end-to-end testing solutions for product features and releases. Develop tools and frameworks to support new automation use cases and improve testing capabilities. Drive quality initiatives and promote software testing best practices. Stay updated on new testing tools and strategies, evaluating them for potential use in projects. Preferred Qualifications Experience in machine learning platform development or testing Experience with container and cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Experience with data technologies including Hadoop, Kafka, Cassandra, Apache Spark, and Apache Flink. Minimum Qualifications Proficient in Python, Swift, Scala or Java. Experience in quality assurance of iOS, macOS, visionOS, or watchOS applications Experience with XCTest, XCUITest frameworks Ability to triage problems, prioritize tasks, and propose effective solutions. Well-developed organizational and communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional 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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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.