Software Development Engineer, Test Tooling

At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, Stocks and MLS Season Pass etc.

Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone!

Description

Join our System Integration Testing team, which validates the revenue-generating scenarios and critical user flows across the Apple Ads platform. As a Tooling Engineer, you'll help develop tooling and automation to our testing faster and more reliable. That includes test data setup utilities, failure analysis tools, reporting dashboards, and AI agent workflows. You'll also work on test automation and end-to-end validation, so you understand the problems your tools solve.

You'll be mentored by experienced engineers and get hands-on experience with real production systems.

Responsibilities

• Build tools that automate test data setup, environment configuration, and repetitive QA tasks.
• Develop failure analysis and triage tools that help engineers find root causes faster.
• Create reporting tools and dashboards that show test results, pass rates, and blockers.
• Build and refine AI agent workflows for test generation, debugging, and failure summarization, including prompt design and agent orchestration.
• Integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines and team workflows so they're easy to adopt.
• Write and maintain automated tests for Apple Ads features across UI, API, and mobile.
• Improve the reliability of the test framework
• Run end-to-end test cycles, investigate failures, and file clear, actionable bugs.
• Work with engineering and product partners to understand features and how to validate them.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong coding in Swift, Python, and Java for test automation
• Experience applying AI/ML concepts to build robust tools for automated testing, debugging assistance, or code generation, significantly boosting developer velocity.
• Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies like AI/ML, Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agentic AI implementations and applying that to build tools that make tests smarter.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, SQL, and data handling (JSON, CSV)
• Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how systems work
• Clear communication and a willingness to ask questions and learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building with LLMs, AI agents, or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Experience building CLIs, web dashboards, or reporting tools (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, or simple front-end work)
• Exposure to test automation frameworks such as XCTest/XCUITest, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium
• Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), or containerization
• Interest in advertising, video streaming, or cross-platform testing across web, mobile, and TV
• 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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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.

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