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Job overview
Apple Ads is seeking a Tooling Engineer for its System Integration Testing team, which validates revenue-generating scenarios and critical user flows across the Apple Ads platform. The engineer will develop tooling and automation for test data setup, failure analysis, reporting, and AI agent workflows, while also contributing to test automation and end-to-end validation. The role offers mentorship and hands-on experience with production systems.
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Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200693291-0836
Summary
At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, Stocks and MLS Season Pass etc. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone!
Description
Join our System Integration Testing team, which validates the revenue-generating scenarios and critical user flows across the Apple Ads platform. As a Tooling Engineer, you'll help develop tooling and automation to our testing faster and more reliable. That includes test data setup utilities, failure analysis tools, reporting dashboards, and AI agent workflows. You'll also work on test automation and end-to-end validation, so you understand the problems your tools solve. You'll be mentored by experienced engineers and get hands-on experience with real production systems.
Minimum Qualifications
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Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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Strong coding in Swift, Python, and Java for test automation
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Experience applying AI/ML concepts to build robust tools for automated testing, debugging assistance, or code generation, significantly boosting developer velocity.
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Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies like AI/ML, Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agentic AI implementations and applying that to build tools that make tests smarter.
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Basic understanding of REST APIs, SQL, and data handling (JSON, CSV)
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Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows
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Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how systems work
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Clear communication and a willingness to ask questions and learn
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience building with LLMs, AI agents, or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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Experience building CLIs, web dashboards, or reporting tools (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, or simple front-end work)
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Exposure to test automation frameworks such as XCTest/XCUITest, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium
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Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), or containerization
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Interest in advertising, video streaming, or cross-platform testing across web, mobile, and TV
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 1,371 open Software Development Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$165–224K/yr175 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 188 open Software Development Engineer jobs in California and 1,371 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Software Development Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (1,209 postings).
- Education
- 560 of the 1,371 open Software Development Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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