Software Updates Quality Engineering Manager

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 22, 2024

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. 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.Core Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a small team of Development Engineers in Test.
• Develop, modify, and automate complete test strategies, plans, and programs.
• Coordinate and optimize testing in a multi-functional environment coordinating 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 languages.
• 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 a 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.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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