The Apple Watch team is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance testing capabilities for iOS and watchOS releases. This role involves creating and maintaining automated UI testing to ensure software stability and reliability. The engineer will work with cutting-edge technology and contribute significantly to the development process. This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape products that delight millions of Apple customers.

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Swift, and Bash.
• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies such as unit testing and functional testing.
• Strong passion for quality assurance in software.
• Experience developing test strategies, including writing test plans and test cases.
• Ability to investigate, debug, and triage difficult problems independently and cooperatively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience developing UI automation, preferably in Apple frameworks such as XCTest.

• Create, maintain, and expand automated UI testing for watchOS.
• Drive testing capabilities for all Apple operating systems.
• Triage testing results to identify software bugs before release.
• Collaborate closely with development teams and management.
• Plan and shape upcoming products to ensure high quality.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.