Job Details

Sr. Software Engineer, Tools and Automation - HomeKit

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200622085-0836

The people here at Apple don't just build products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Imagine what you could do here.

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Home SW enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and crafting experiences that revolutionize the way people interact with the world around them.

Description

The Home QE team is looking for a highly reciprocal and motivated team member with a real passion for quality engineering in home automation. You will be testing Home features, automating new & existing test cases, and developing tools to improve efficiency of testing. You will be also exposed to multiple wireless network technologies and protocol stacks along with cloud based automation infrastructure. You should join the Home QE team if you want to help deliver amazing experiences in the Apple Home ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed end-to-end quality plans for new features and technologies

• Develop testing tools and methodologies with a quality-focused automation-first approach

• Script test cases for new and existing features and technologies in the Home SW space

• Collaborate with like-minded engineers on projects in a goal-oriented productive environment

• Communicate ongoing project status, test results, and quality metrics clearly and authoritatively to cross functional stakeholders and leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years working in quality engineering experience or tool & automation development experience

• Familiar with computer science fundamentals, including operating systems and TCP/IP networking

• Experience in developing test cases/strategies for qualifying features & applications on iOS or similar products

• Experience automating test cases with Python or other scripting languages

• Experience developing with C/C++, Objective C, or Swift

• Thrive in a reciprocal environment and can clearly communicate while deftly driving multiple projects across many teams

• Ability to work in a rapid development cycle with tight schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude

• Experience with shipping consumer products and/or services

• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways

• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are significant to our customers

• Passionate about Home Automation and IoT space

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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