Engineering Manager, Systems Test Automation

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$183,700–$319,800 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Systems Test Automation

JOB TITLE: Engineering Manager, Systems Test Automation The Engineering Manager, Systems Test Automation leads a team of quality engineers within the ProductSystems Quality group. This role involves managing a portfolio of test automation, firmware automation, and manual end-to-end testing for integrated software and hardware experiences. You will set the technical direction for test frameworks and infrastructure, lead architecture and design reviews, and provide direct feedback on code. Key responsibilities include defining test strategies, tracking quality metrics, and providing evidence-based product readiness recommendations. You will utilize Python and languages such as Swift, Objective-C, or C/C++ to review designs. The work involves validating shipping and exploratory hardware programs from early prototypes through launch, specifically focusing on system, sensor, and feature performance across embedded firmware, system software, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $279400 from 84 postings across 24 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own a portfolio of test automation, firmware automation, and manual end-to-end testing for integrated hardware and software.
  • Set the technical direction for test frameworks and infrastructure.
  • Lead architecture and design reviews while providing direct feedback on engineer code and test designs.
  • Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define test strategy, coverage, and exit criteria.
  • Lead validation of shipping and exploratory hardware programs from early prototype through launch.
  • Hire, manage, and develop a team of engineers, including mentoring junior staff and planning staffing priorities.
  • Define and track quality metrics to report status, risks, and ship recommendations to leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in quality, test, or software engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience managing engineers.
  • Experience as a senior or lead engineer designing test automation frameworks or infrastructure.
  • Experience setting test strategy for embedded firmware or system software.
  • Ability to review code and designs in Python and at least one of Swift, Objective-C, or C/C++.
  • Experience validating health, fitness, or sensor-based features, including supporting user studies or testing in regulated environments (preferred).
  • Experience with Apple test frameworks such as XCTest or XCUITest (preferred).

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