Quality Engineer, Tools and Automation
Oct 7, 2026 Cupertino, CA
About us
Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology
The Security Engineering and Architecture QA team is seeking a QA engineer to test a range of security projects. You will design and build tests for security features and partner with QA and software engineers, both on the team and across the organization, to plan the work, execute it, and report results in a fast moving environment.
Description
You will design and implement test plans for the security features developed across the Security Engineering and Architecture organization. This begins with building a deep understanding of the technology under test, working alongside the engineers who own it, and translating that understanding into thorough manual and automated coverage. You will develop and maintain the tests themselves, investigate and debug the issues they surface, and report results clearly to the teams who depend on them. The role is equally an engineering role and a collaborative one. You will write and build test tooling, and you will also spend meaningful time communicating with developers, Engineering Program Managers, and other QA engineers to shape test plans, reach agreement on approach, and keep work moving as priorities shift. Success depends on both the depth of your technical work and your ability to coordinate across teams.","responsibilities":"Design and build automated test frameworks and tooling for security features
Develop both automated and manual tests, including cases that surface hard to find defects
Communicate regularly with managers and engineers across the organization
Build project plans and reach consensus on approach with stakeholders
Debug and report issues found during testing
Partner with engineering teams to understand their technology and build test coverage around it
Maintain and triage the team's daily automation results
Use LLMs or AI tooling to improve quality, failure triage, or automation workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with macOS/iOS platform technologies.
Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts.
Track record of mentoring engineers and leading cross-team quality initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Typically 5 or more years of experience as a Software QA Automation Engineer, or equivalent demonstrated capability
Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages, such as Swift, Objective-C, or Python
Experience developing test frameworks and automated test tooling
Experience designing automated and manual tests that surface hard to find defects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across teams
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate issues independently
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond efficiently
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.
Description
You will design and implement test plans for the security features developed across the Security Engineering and Architecture organization. This begins with building a deep understanding of the technology under test, working alongside the engineers who own it, and translating that understanding into thorough manual and automated coverage. You will develop and maintain the tests themselves, investigate and debug the issues they surface, and report results clearly to the teams who depend on them. The role is equally an engineering role and a collaborative one. You will write and build test tooling, and you will also spend meaningful time communicating with developers, Engineering Program Managers, and other QA engineers to shape test plans, reach agreement on approach, and keep work moving as priorities shift. Success depends on both the depth of your technical work and your ability to coordinate across teams.","responsibilities":"Design and build automated test frameworks and tooling for security features
Develop both automated and manual tests, including cases that surface hard to find defects
Communicate regularly with managers and engineers across the organization
Build project plans and reach consensus on approach with stakeholders
Debug and report issues found during testing
Partner with engineering teams to understand their technology and build test coverage around it
Maintain and triage the team's daily automation results
Use LLMs or AI tooling to improve quality, failure triage, or automation workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with macOS/iOS platform technologies.
Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts.
Track record of mentoring engineers and leading cross-team quality initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Typically 5 or more years of experience as a Software QA Automation Engineer, or equivalent demonstrated capability
Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages, such as Swift, Objective-C, or Python
Experience developing test frameworks and automated test tooling
Experience designing automated and manual tests that surface hard to find defects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across teams
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate issues independently
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond efficiently
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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $144,600 – $263,800
- Posted: Oct 7, 2026