QA Automation Engineer, Apple Store Online

Summary

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

Here on the Apple Store Online team, we are responsible for Apple’s largest store. Our main goal is to deliver a magical, personal digital experience where customers can shop, buy and learn everything Apple, wherever they are. Each customer should feel like they are our only customer and our job is to set the bar for the experience they receive. To run such an extraordinary store, it takes extraordinary people, and we are looking for someone to help us do extraordinary things.

The Apple Store Online is seeking a Sr. QA Automation Engineer to join the Apple Store Online Operations team managing quality validation workstreams for Apple Store Online, Apple Store App and partner platforms. Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of information and experience presented to Apple’s customers while delivering on the ever-increasing velocity of changes as the Retail digital platform expands into new geographies, languages, and devices. You will be part of a global team, driving implementation and maintenance
of highly scalable test automation frameworks for content validations across multiple platforms You are a strong hands-on QA engineer, deeply detail oriented, and comfortable with change and uncertainty in a dynamic work environment.

Description

This position is ideal for a Sr. QA Automation Engineer who is extremely hands-on, is passionate about quality, enjoys creating scalable simulation systems, and is eager to contribute to scalable validations using cutting-edge AI products as well as tooling and frameworks.
In this role, you will own building content validation test automation frameworks and tools with scale in mind and drive adoption through cross-functional partnerships

Responsibilities

Own building digital content QA automation that will allow us to validate dynamic content at scale across multiple platforms
Collaborate with teams across ASO to define, develop, and implement validation automation and tooling
Mentor fellow team members on coding best practices and SDLC

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in quality engineering as a QA Engineer or SDET, with a strong background in coding and implementing scalable automation frameworks
Deep expertise with modern scripting languages such as Python and Node.js
Experience writing, maintaining, and executing test automation plus familiarity with Continuous Integration tools (e.g. Jenkins)
Proficiency with Software Version Control systems like Git (GitHub/Gitlab)
Experience with API testing and familiarity with server architecture
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Deep knowledge of Agentic AI and LLM driven test frameworks
Experience Testing AI Models for accuracy, robustness, fairness, and performance
Experience developing LLM based automated evaluation frameworks
3+ years of proven ability in machine learning, including hands-on work with LLMs

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $149,200 and $297,200, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.