Software Development Engineer - Test - iCloud Services
AppleSoftware Development Engineer - Test - iCloud Services
AppleLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/1/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Tools and Automation Engineer will be part of the Cloud Quality Engineering team at iCloud, focusing on building high-quality automation frameworks and tools for iOS, macOS, and Web. This role involves improving test coverage, reliability, and engineering efficiency through automation initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable automation solutions and enhance product quality. A passion for software quality and solving complex engineering challenges is essential.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in Software QA, test automation, or quality engineering.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.
- Experience developing automated tests and tooling using Swift and/or Python.
- Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using XCTest and Xcode.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience building robust, maintainable, and scalable automation frameworks and tools.
- Familiarity with API, integration, and UI automation testing strategies.
- Strong technical understanding across Apple platforms including iOS and macOS.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to automation frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure for iCloud's core products.
- Improve test coverage, reliability, and engineering efficiency through automation initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable automation solutions.
- Debug complex issues across multiple layers of the stack.
- Continuously improve automation quality, reliability, and efficiency.
- Apply AI-based tooling to areas such as automated test generation and failure analysis.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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