Software Updates Quality Engineering Manager

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Software Updates Quality Engineering ManagerApple 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. 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.The Software Updates Quality Engineering team within Apple's Core OS organization is looking for a results-oriented leader with strong technical and interpersonal skills to lead a team of quality engineers for OS updates validation that impact over a billion devices in the field. The person in this role will work closely with Engineering, other QA and cross-functional managers on delivering the highest quality experience for all Apple products!The nature of the position requires the candidate to have excellent communication skills, strong technical and debugging skills, along with a drive to make a difference. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, interacting directly with the software development team and other QA teams cross-functionally. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of validating our OS install, restore, update, recovery, and associated components. You will be responsible for ensuring features and performance are maintained at the highest standard.DescriptionCore Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a small team of Development Engineers in Test.
• Develop, modify, automate complete test strategies, plans, and programs.
• Coordinate and optimize testing in a multi-functional environment co-ordinating with multiple locations.
• Drive quality initiatives for areas of responsibility.
• Actively participate in testing the work you're doing.Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer in Test or Software Quality Engineer.
• 3+ years as a Software Quality Engineering Manager.
• Deep understanding of SQA methodologies, processes, tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BS in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in tools, automation frameworks.
  • Experience working in other languages like C, Obj C is a plus along with iOS, macOS or Unix/Linux.
  • Passion to recruit, manage and develop high-performance engineering teams.
  • Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes.
  • Comfortable working in a constantly evolving and dynamic environment and driving top issues to resolution.
  • Ability to empower teams to achieve exciting yet attainable goals.
  • Telemetry/Data Analysis experience with Splunk or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with Source Control Management such as svn or git.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 $181,000 and $272,300, 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 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
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