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There are jobs and then there are opportunities. We are a small but impactful group in iCloud. We are a best-in-class quality-focused engineering team with a passion for building and leading test automation initiatives. We excel at designing and implementing tools and frameworks that empower engineers to deliver exceptional products. As a Senior member on the Cloud products team, you will lead thee development and maintenance of test automation frameworks for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and product reliability. You will thrive in our dynamic environment, proactively see opportunities for improvement, and contribute innovative solutions to enhance product quality across multiple teams. Do you have a meticulous eye for detail and an aim to ensure the best possible customer experience? If so, we would love to talk to you and bring your expertise to our team!
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Tools and Automation Engineer to own the development, maintenance, and expansion of our test automation capabilities for iCloud's core products across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possesses a deep understanding of software development principles, and is adept at creating robust, maintainable, and scalable automation solutions. You will analyze existing codebases, contribute to their improvement, and develop new automation strategies to address evolving business needs. Most importantly, you are a creative problem-solver with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and mentoring other engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of experience working as a Software Test Automation Engineer.
- Good understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
- Proven Software QA/black box testing experience.
- Strong understanding and application of programming and scripting languages such as Swift and Python.
- Extensive experience in designing and building automated test frameworks.
- Proficient in creating automation test plans and test cases using XCTest.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate, debug, and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to lead quality for cross-functional efforts.
- Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Swift and Python.
- Experience identifying automation requirements and designing solutions to address test execution challenges.
- Proven experience in developing robust, maintainable, extensible, and scalable automation solutions.
- Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
- Experience diagnosing and debugging complex systems.
- Exceptional collaborative skills including networking, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced and informal environment. Ability to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently.
- Proven experience working on multi-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
- Creative thinker and strong problem solver.
- Familiarity with AI/ML model development, deployment, and evaluation.
- Experience working with or integrating AI-based QA platforms (e.g., Applitools, Testim, Mabl, Functionize).
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.
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
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
There are jobs and then there are opportunities. We are a small but impactful group in iCloud. We are a best-in-class quality-focused engineering team with a passion for building and leading test automation initiatives. We excel at designing and implementing tools and frameworks that empower engineers to deliver exceptional products. As a Senior member on the Cloud products team, you will lead thee development and maintenance of test automation frameworks for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and product reliability. You will thrive in our dynamic environment, proactively see opportunities for improvement, and contribute innovative solutions to enhance product quality across multiple teams. Do you have a meticulous eye for detail and an aim to ensure the best possible customer experience? If so, we would love to talk to you and bring your expertise to our team!
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Tools and Automation Engineer to own the development, maintenance, and expansion of our test automation capabilities for iCloud's core products across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possesses a deep understanding of software development principles, and is adept at creating robust, maintainable, and scalable automation solutions. You will analyze existing codebases, contribute to their improvement, and develop new automation strategies to address evolving business needs. Most importantly, you are a creative problem-solver with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and mentoring other engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of experience working as a Software Test Automation Engineer.
- Good understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
- Proven Software QA/black box testing experience.
- Strong understanding and application of programming and scripting languages such as Swift and Python.
- Extensive experience in designing and building automated test frameworks.
- Proficient in creating automation test plans and test cases using XCTest.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate, debug, and triage difficult problems both independently and cooperatively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to lead quality for cross-functional efforts.
- Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Swift and Python.
- Experience identifying automation requirements and designing solutions to address test execution challenges.
- Proven experience in developing robust, maintainable, extensible, and scalable automation solutions.
- Experience using Xcode to write, triage, and debug automation scripts, as well as test harness enhancements, primarily focused on UI applications.
- Experience diagnosing and debugging complex systems.
- Exceptional collaborative skills including networking, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced and informal environment. Ability to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently.
- Proven experience working on multi-functional projects, collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives.
- Creative thinker and strong problem solver.
- Familiarity with AI/ML model development, deployment, and evaluation.
- Experience working with or integrating AI-based QA platforms (e.g., Applitools, Testim, Mabl, Functionize).
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.
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
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple15
- HCLTech5
- Roblox2
- Enverus2
- VAST Data2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tools and automation engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one test automation framework such as Selenium, Pytest, or Robot Framework
- Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for tooling and automation tasks
- Familiarity with version control systems and branching strategies using Git
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for test infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Tools and Automation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Hiring managers scan for specific tools before reading anything else. List your automation frameworks, CI/CD platforms, and scripting languages in a dedicated skills section so recruiters can match your profile to the job requirements without digging.
Quantify test coverage and pipeline gains
Generic claims about improving reliability don't land. Cite concrete outcomes: test suite execution time you cut, flaky test rates you reduced, or deployment frequency you improved. Numbers give hiring managers a clear sense of your actual impact.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tools and automation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your framework
Job titles vary wildly for this discipline. Search by framework name alongside the title. Postings that call out Selenium, Pytest, Robot Framework, or Jenkins by name are far more likely to match your day-to-day experience than generic engineering postings.
Prepare a live demo of your automation work
Many interviews include a technical screen where you walk through a real project. Have a public repository or a recorded demo ready that shows a framework you built from scratch, including how you handled flakiness, parallelization, or reporting.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
Tools and automation engineers often find their role drifts toward manual testing or DevOps work after joining. During offer discussions, ask directly which team owns the automation roadmap and whether this role has dedicated time for framework development.
Tools and Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tools and automation engineers?
The companies hiring the most tools and automation engineers right now include Apple, HCLTech, and Roblox, with the largest share of openings in California, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor, automotive software, and enterprise technology companies tend to maintain the highest ongoing demand for this role.
How many tools and automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 70% of tools and automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed engineering teams. Roles focused on software test automation and CI/CD pipeline development tend to be more remote-friendly than positions tied to physical hardware or lab-based test equipment.
How do you become a tools and automation engineer?
Start by building proficiency in a scripting language like Python and learning at least one test automation framework. Contribute to open source automation projects or build your own to demonstrate real framework experience. From there, focus on CI/CD tools and cloud-based test infrastructure, as most employers expect you to integrate automation into the broader development pipeline rather than maintain standalone scripts.
Can you get hired as a tools and automation engineer without much experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show working code rather than relying on a degree alone. Build a public repository that includes a test framework you designed yourself, with documentation explaining your design decisions. Internships or co-ops in QA automation give you the clearest path in, and contract roles at smaller companies often carry lighter experience requirements than full-time positions at large enterprises.
What does the tools and automation engineer interview process look like?
Expect a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview focused on scripting and framework design. Most companies then run a take-home coding challenge or live coding session where you build a small automation solution from scratch. Final rounds typically include a system design conversation about scaling a test infrastructure, followed by team and hiring manager interviews to assess how you collaborate with software and DevOps engineers.
Where can I find and apply to tools and automation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to tools and automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your framework experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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