The Apple Machine Translation team is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer/SDET to lead the test automation strategy for the Translate app and related client products. This role involves ensuring high-quality standards for machine translation features across various Apple platforms, including iOS and macOS. The engineer will work closely with product engineering and modeling teams to develop effective test plans and automation frameworks. The position requires a strong focus on both functional and non-functional testing.

• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation.
• Fluency in Swift, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience in client-side and UI testing using technologies like XCTest, XCUITest, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with developing mobile test automation and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
• Proven experience in software QA creating test plans for new products and features.
• Excellent communication skills due to high interaction with engineering teams and management.

• Own the test automation strategy for Apple's Translate app and client products.
• Collaborate closely with product engineering and modeling teams.
• Develop functional and non-functional test plans.
• Create automation and frameworks to validate releases meet quality standards.
• Ensure high-quality standards for machine translation features across Apple platforms.

• 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.