Apple · 1 day ago
System Automation Engineer - Operations
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple is a company known for its innovative products and customer experiences. The Systems Automation Engineer will be part of the OpsSWE Team, responsible for architecting, testing, monitoring, and sustaining software solutions to ensure the delivery of the next generation of Apple products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design and architect automation platforms
Designing test plans and defining test strategies
Building, enhancing, and maintaining test automation systems
Enhancing and maintaining build and release systems
Modifying and executing tests for validation of hardware and software features
Collaborating with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to root cause and resolve issues
Providing test reports to engineering, operations, and management
Qualification
Required
Excellent knowledge of software development methodologies & practices
Proficiency in one programming language ideally Python and/or Java
A strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and generative AI capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
Preferred
Experience working in factory test environments or production validation for hardware/software testing
Meticulous, analytical, methodical, and creative problem-solving ability with a commitment to driving quality forward
Ability to triage problems, prioritize tasks, and report findings clearly
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, ideally in quality assurance, with software automation design and development
Understanding of networking and operating system concepts
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience developing simulation tools for performance and scale testing
This role may require up to 25% travel, including international trips to manufacturing sites and engineering teams
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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