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Software Development Engineer - Test - iCloud Services

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/1/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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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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