Tools and Automation Engineer - Trust and Safety **New York City, New York, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Jul 11, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200612594** Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. At Apple, the Trust & Safety organization is dedicated to fostering trust, safety, and fairness across our products and services. This vision is realized through the implementation of technical solutions, as well as collaborative efforts to address challenges such as account fraud, spam, service integrity, and regulatory standards enforcement. The Tools & Automation Engineering team plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products and services. They establish a culture of quality by refining quality assurance processes, enforcing quality and release standards, and best practices. The team develops testing tools and frameworks that empower the organization to deliver high quality applications fast and with confidence. **Description** This role encompasses all aspects of software quality assurance, from developing test strategies and plans to creating test automation tools and frameworks that facilitate fast, reliable, and effective testing of software applications. You’ll work in a highly cross-functional environment to support quality assurance needs for Trust & Safety platforms and solutions that include Apple operating system frameworks, machine learning(ML), and data platforms, as well as web server applications. These solutions safeguard the Apple ecosystem from fraud and abuse while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities - Build test strategies and plans for quality assurance of data, web, ML, and mobile applications. - Develop software tests (e.g., unit, integration, acceptance, performance) to ensure bug-free software that meets specifications. - Enable test execution in the delivery pipeline to reduce feedback loops and accelerate time to market. - Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create end-to-end testing solutions for product features and releases. - Develop tools and frameworks to support new automation use cases and improve testing capabilities. - Drive quality initiatives and promote software testing best practices. - Stay updated on new testing tools and strategies, evaluating them for potential use in projects. **Minimum Qualifications** + Proficient in Python, Scala, Swift, or Java. + Experience with container and cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. + Experience with data technologies including Hadoop, Kafka, Cassandra, Apache Spark, and Apache Flink. + Ability to triage problems, prioritize tasks, and propose effective solutions. + Well-developed organizational and communication skills. + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in machine learning platform development or testing. + Experience in quality assurance of iOS, macOS, visionOS, or watchOS applications. + Experience with XCTest, XCUITest frameworks. **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 $121,300 and $213,700, 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) . 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) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . 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