The Senior Tools Engineer will focus on building intelligent internal platforms and automation frameworks to enhance quality and engineering productivity across Apple Ads. This hands-on role emphasizes the development of AI/LLM-powered internal tools and automation systems across various ecosystems, including mobile, backend, API, and data platforms. The ideal candidate will leverage existing AI models to create scalable and adaptive ecosystems that unify fragmented solutions. Strong technical leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential for success in this role.

• BS in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience building scalable test automation frameworks and leading QE strategy across complex distributed systems.
• Strong programming expertise in Python or Java.
• Deep experience in modern automation frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium.
• Experience in mobile testing ecosystems including iOS/XCTest/XCUITest.
• Proven ability to drive adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/LLMs.
• Expertise in debugging complex system-level issues and validating APIs and data pipelines.
• MS preferred.
• Experience designing AI-driven or agent-based automation systems.
• Strong background in API testing and data validation.

• Build AI/LLM-powered internal tools to improve engineering productivity.
• Develop automation frameworks that enhance quality across Apple Ads.
• Unify fragmented solutions into a single intelligence layer integrated with a validation platform.
• Drive clarity across complex problem spaces and influence cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and engineering leadership.
• Lead cross-organizational initiatives and drive alignment across multiple teams.

• 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.