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Ignite your passion for quality and innovation! We're seeking a visionary Tools and Automation Quality Engineer to architect the future of excellence for Apple Maps. You will dive deep into our complex, multi-platform ecosystem (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and CarPlay), building cutting-edge automation frameworks, pioneering AI-driven quality practices, and establishing robust observability to proactively safeguard the experience for millions of users worldwide.
This is your opportunity to be the hands-on force that defines, builds, and scales the systems preventing regressions, driving unparalleled reliability and performance for the world's most intuitive navigation!
Description
As a collaborative and innovative engineer on our team, you will architect, implement, and drive a comprehensive, automated quality engineering strategy across the Apple Maps app performance umbrella, spanning its foundational components to its entire user experience. This includes designing, building, and scaling robust automation frameworks and systems, alongside leveraging robust performance metrics, establishing observability standards, and advanced QE practices to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant products across its multiple platforms, including iOS and macOS.","responsibilities":"Implement and monitor performance metrics, health indicators, and engineering scorecards.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines; establish quality gates.
Architect and evolve scalable test automation platforms.
Drive advanced QE practices: AI-assisted test generation, log analysis, and anomaly detection.
Establish end-to-end observability perfomance standards (metrics, tracing, logging, validation).
Lead automated test design and implementation.
Develop comprehensive performance test strategies and plans.
Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies.
Define and enforce quality gates and release criteria.
Facilitate root cause analysis and drive preventative measures.
Develop and maintain test data management strategies.
Design, implement, and maintain automated reporting for test results and quality metrics.
Perform manual tests and experiments, while maintaining test devices
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of power management and battery-life analysis.
Experience with automated testing for native iOS/macOS applications, utilizing the XCUITest framework.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
6+ years in Quality Engineering, specializing in large-scale test automation and advanced QE practices.
Understanding of testing methodologies.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Effectively communicate intricate technical analysis and actionable recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in at least one or more languages used for automation, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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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Who's Hiring
- Qualcomm23

- AMD17

- Meta14

- Google14

- NVIDIA11

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software38
- Electronics & Hardware19
- Science & Research15
- Telecommunications12
- Automotive7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance engineer jobs.
- Experience with load testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, Locust, or k6
- Proficiency in at least one systems or scripting language such as Java, Python, or Go
- Hands-on experience with APM and observability platforms such as Datadog, Dynatrace, or New Relic
- Ability to analyze profiling data, flame graphs, and distributed traces to identify bottlenecks
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests into automated build workflows
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Performance Engineer Job Search
Quantify latency and throughput wins
Recruiters screening performance engineer resumes look for numbers: p99 latency reduced, throughput improved, or infrastructure cost cut. Replace vague phrases like 'improved system performance' with the actual before-and-after metrics from your load tests or profiling work.
List your testing tools by category
Hiring managers scan for tool fluency fast. Group your stack by category: load generation tools, APM platforms, profiling utilities, and observability stacks. Burying JMeter or Gatling in a wall of text costs you callbacks from automated screeners and human reviewers alike.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists performance engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by tech stack before applying
A performance engineer role at a Java-heavy enterprise shop and one at a Go microservices startup require different preparation. Narrow your search to openings that match your strongest stack so your resume reads as a direct fit, not a career pivot.
Prepare a live debugging walkthrough
Most performance engineer technical screens include a scenario where you diagnose a slow endpoint or resource bottleneck in real time. Practice narrating your process aloud: what tool you reach for first, what the flame graph tells you, and what change you'd make.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
After an offer, ask which systems you'd own in the first 90 days and whether performance is embedded in the development cycle or treated as a pre-launch gate. That answer tells you whether the role has real influence or is a firefighting position with a polished title.
Performance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most performance engineers?
The companies hiring the most performance engineers right now include Qualcomm, AMD, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at companies running high-traffic distributed systems where latency and reliability are tied directly to revenue.
How many performance engineer jobs are remote?
About 60% of performance engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in software engineering. Sub-specializations in observability, SRE-adjacent work, and cloud capacity planning tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions.
How do you become a performance engineer?
Start by building a foundation in software development and systems fundamentals, then learn at least one load testing framework and an APM platform through hands-on projects. Contribute to performance work on an existing team, whether by writing load tests, triaging slow queries, or setting latency baselines. Over time, specialize in a domain such as mobile, backend services, or database performance to distinguish yourself.
Can I get a performance engineer job without direct experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate applied skills through projects. Build a public load testing suite against an open-source application, document your methodology, and publish the results. Roles titled 'junior performance engineer' or 'associate QA engineer with performance focus' are the most accessible entry points and often require a portfolio over years of dedicated experience.
What does the performance engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screen with a recruiter, a technical phone interview focused on your testing methodology and tool experience, and a live or take-home exercise where you profile a slow system and propose fixes. Final rounds typically involve a system design discussion around scalability and a conversation with the engineering team about how performance fits into their development workflow.
Where can I find and apply to performance engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to performance engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and stack, then apply directly to each listing.
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