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Tools & Automation Engineer — Early Career

Apple

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Compensation
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Apple’s AppleCare Field Service Diagnostics Engineering team seeks an early-career engineer to develop tools and automated tests for diagnostic and repair software across Apple devices. The role includes building helper tools, supporting an automated device lab, and participating in technical reviews, with mentorship and hands-on learning in software development, hardware-software integration, and continuous integration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Programming, requiredObject-Oriented Programming, requiredSoftware Testing, requiredTest Design, requiredUnix/Linux, requiredGit, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredDebugging, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredTeam Collaboration, requiredTest Automation, nice to haveUI Automation, nice to haveCI/CD, nice to haveApple Developer Platforms, nice to haveXcode, nice to havemacOS/iOS Internals, nice to haveHardware-Software Integration, nice to haveLab Automation, nice to haveRobotics, nice to haveDevice Management Scripting, nice to haveAI/LLM Tooling, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in CS, CE, SE or Related, requiredEquivalent Practical Experience, requiredRecent or Upcoming Graduate, nice to haveInternship or Academic Project Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200692689-3956

Summary

The AppleCare Field Service Diagnostics Engineering (FSDE) team is looking for an enthusiastic and curious engineer to help develop automation solutions and tools validating diagnostic and repair software across the Apple ecosystem — including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro.

This role is ideal for a recent or upcoming graduate with a strong computer science foundation, a passion for software quality and automation, and an eagerness to learn. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment, diving deep into technical challenges, learning modern testing paradigms, and exploring how emerging technologies (including AI-driven workflows) can enhance our engineering processes.

Description

As an entry-level Tools & Automation Engineer, you will contribute directly to the tools and automated test suites that ensure our diagnostic and repair systems meet Apple’s high standards of quality and reliability. Under the mentorship of senior engineers, you will write automated tests, build helper tools, support our automated device lab, and participate in technical reviews across multi-functional teams. This role offers substantial opportunity for hands-on learning across software development, hardware-software integration, and continuous integration pipelines.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

  • Strong programming fundamentals in Python, Swift, or an equivalent object-oriented language through coursework, internships, or personal projects.

  • Fundamental understanding of software testing concepts, test design, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux command-line environments and Git version control.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eagerness to collaborate in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior internship or academic project experience with test automation or UI automation (e.g., XCTest / XCUITest, pytest, or similar frameworks).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts or tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

  • Exposure to Apple developer platforms, Xcode, or macOS/iOS system internals.

  • Hands-on interest in hardware-software integration, lab automation, robotics, or basic scripting for device management.

  • Curiosity about applying AI/LLM tooling to improve developer workflows and automated testing.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,689 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$189–278K/yr1,318 salary ranges
  • California median$42–54/hr128 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,811 open Software Engineering jobs in California and 8,689 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (6,620 postings).
Education
2,174 of the 8,689 open Software Engineering jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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