Apple

Software Tools and Automation Engineer - Apple Services Engineering

Apple$110K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA/MS/MA/PhD in a STEM field
  • 5+ years experience with Big Data technologies (HDFS, AWS, Spark, Kafka, etc.)
  • 5+ years proficiency in Python, Java, and/or Scala
  • 5+ years experience with Big Data query tools (Hive, Azkaban, SparkSQL, etc.)
  • 5+ years experience in NRT and batch data pipelines
  • Solid understanding of Data Quality concepts and Data Integration tools

Responsibilities

  • Understand and analyze NRT and batch data pipelines for ASE products
  • Carry out data profiling and analyze data schemas and flows
  • Document test plans and write automation test cases
  • Collaborate with engineering and project management teams
  • Implement automated tests for NRT and batch data pipelines
  • Automate UI testing for iOS devices
  • Mentor and lead junior team members

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Commitment to user-focused design
  • Emphasis on technical quality assurance
  • Potential for career growth and learning
Full Job Description
The Apple Services Analytics Engineering QA team is responsible for ensuring the Quality and integrity of the data collected and reported on customer experience data. We are seeking Mid-level Data Test Automation Engineers who are interested in ASE products, want to make a difference to them and to Apple as a whole, improving the data quality, and learn cutting-edge tools and technologies. This role involves developing automated testing tools to test and validate near real-time (NRT) and batch data pipeline systems. BS/BA/MS/MA/PhD degree in any of the STEM majors (Sciences/Physics/Chem/CS/Math/Statistics/Engineering). 5+ yrs of Big Data technologies (e.g. HDFS, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Voldemort, Cassandra, Druid) 5+ yrs Knowledge in Python, Java and/or Scala. Interest and experience on coding is a must for this position. 5+ yrs experience with Big Data query tools (e.g. Hive, HDFS, Azkaban, SparkSQL, HiveQL, CQL) 5+ yrs experience with near real-time (NRT) and Batch data pipelines Experience black box testing 5+ yrs experience Client-Server products Knowledge in Data Quality, Data Profiling and Data Integration tools. 5+ yrs experience in data migrations, DataWarehousing, Business Intelligence Day to day work involves understanding near real-time (NRT) and batch data pipeline systems developed by engineering teams for ASE products. Carry out data profiling and understand schema, data interrelationships, and data flows using SparkSQL, HiveQL, Jupyter Document test plans, writing test case automation and working closely with other teams (engineering, project management, etc.), bug reporting and isolation This position demands a self-motivated individual with strong technical and communication skills who can contribute in a team environment. Be dynamic and prepared to test/regress a high volume of changes on a day-to-day basis. Candidate should possess the ability to implement automated tests for NRT and batch data pipelines using QA automation tools, Java, Spark, IntelliJ Automate UI testing for iOS devices. Demonstrate excellent bug reporting skills and the ability to communicate clearly with third parties Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills. Possess exceptional analytical skills in test case design and bug diagnosis. Good soft skills esp. listening and interfacing with stakeholders Dedication to user-focused design & high quality technology Strong commitment to technical quality assurance as a key part of the software development cycle. Willingness to work cross-functionally with other teams. Leading junior team members. Results-oriented, persistent, and meticulous.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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