Apple

Software QE Manager - System Applications, Test Engineering & Efficiency

Apple$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years of experience leading a QE or Software engineering team
  • Deep understanding of software development methodologies and software quality assurance (SQA)
  • Strong collaboration skills and open-mindedness
  • Experience in dynamic environments with a focus on problem resolution
  • Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a creative problem-solving approach
  • Proficiency in iOS, macOS, or Unix/Linux systems and exposure to automation/scripting

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 8-10 QA Engineers in quality assurance efforts
  • Coordinate testing across multiple projects on iOS and macOS
  • Review test plans and documentation for quality standards
  • Monitor testing progress and provide sign-off at key milestones
  • Analyze data from various sources and present findings to leadership
  • Collaborate closely with software engineers and project managers
  • Contribute as an individual contributor alongside managing the team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on iconic operating systems like iOS and macOS
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and designers
  • Engagement in dynamic and evolving projects
  • Potential for career growth within a leading technology company
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in software development
Full Job Description
The Intelligent System Experience Engineering organization is looking for a driven and dedicated Software QE Manager. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of leading the quality efforts for the most iconic operating systems - iOS, iPadOS, macOS & visionOS. This team works on some of the core system applications such as Setup, Settings, Clock, Alarms, Calculator, Files, Spotlight and many more. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, other QE and SDET Managers on delivering the highest quality experience to our customers.

Partner with an energetic, hard-working, fun team of managers, engineers, cross-functional teams, and world-class designers to deliver the best system experiences!

Description

As a Software QE Manager, you will lead a team of 8-10 QA Engineers & will be responsible for many projects on iOS & macOS. You will work closely with your team, other software engineers, project managers and various quality teams at Apple. You will coordinate testing with other teams, review test plans and related documentation, monitor progress, and provide sign-offs at key milestones. You will process data from multiple sources, draw meaningful conclusions, and present valuable recommendations to leadership. You will also be expected to contribute as an individual contributor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience

3+ years leading a QE or Software engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

Deep understanding of modern software development methodologies, architecture, and SQA methodologies

Open-minded with strong collaboration skills

Comfortable working in a continually changing and dynamic environment and driving top issues to resolution

Passionate about great customer experience, specially great UI experience

Detail oriented, analytical, and a creative problem solver with interest in developing high quality software.

Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly and propose resolutions.

Advanced proficiency with iOS macOS or other operating systems such as Unix/Linux

Exposure to automation/scripting

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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Learn more about Apple
Size
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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