RV Automation Triage & Stability Engineer

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. This role presents unique challenges as all automation runs on Customer Image software, meaning it operates without internal debugging tools or niceties. As a result, strong problem-solving skills, log analysis expertise, and collaboration across engineering teams are essential. Description As an RV Automation Triage Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and stability of automation across Release Validation (RV) test runs. You will triage automation failures, analyze root causes, and drive resolutions to maintain the health of stress testing, reliability testing, sign-off automation, UI automation, OTA update validation, and asset delivery automation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience triaging automation failures and analyzing system logs.
• Strong debugging and log analysis skills for investigating failures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems, test automation frameworks, and software validation.
• Ability to read and understand automation code (Python, Swift, or equivalent).
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams.
• BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience of 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Customer Image testing environments.
• Familiarity with Apple's software update processes and automation tools.
• Background in release validation, automation health monitoring, or stability engineering.
• Knowledge of asset delivery systems and their impact on software validation.

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 $129,600 and $195,200, 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. 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 . Apply Job!