Tools and Automation Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Software Development Engineer - Test, Audio & Media Technologies

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we're looking for individuals like you! Work and chip in toward the engineering of Apple's innovative products involving video, audio, and graphics in the Media Graphics Compute (MGC) team.

MGC is one of Apple's Software Engineering divisions and provides the media, graphics and compute foundation across Apple’s innovative products, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, Home Pod, and Car Play.

We are looking for an Automation & Tools Engineer who will expand our automation and tooling infrastructure, supporting the latest Apple hardware and software. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team and have a large impact across multiple Apple platforms and products.

In this role you will maintain and extend existing automation and tooling infrastructure, as well as propose and deliver brand-new initiatives. You'll work with a small, hardworking, and motivated team that operates like a startup within Apple. The ideal candidate will be innovative, organized, a self‑starter with excellent social skills, and have a keen attention to detail.

• Developing test tools and methodologies to augment and enhance test frameworks and libraries to support functional, performance, and reliability testing
• Troubleshooting automation and tooling infrastructure issues in production testing
• Working closely with Apple development and test engineers to reliably produce test results

• 2+ years experience with automated testing and software development with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Python, Swift, shell scripting or equivalent programming skills
• Experience developing and understanding test frameworks and libraries
• Proficiency in writing automated testing scripts

• Familiarity with GenAI assisted development
• Experience with tools like Ansible, Splunk, Grafana and Wireshark

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 $122,700 and $214,300, 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
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.