Software Quality Engineering Manager, Instructional Products

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$183,700–$319,800 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $252k
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About Apple Inc

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 · Software Quality Engineering Manager, Instructional Products

The Software Quality Engineering Manager, Instructional Products joins the team responsible for helping users discover and utilize features across various operating systems through tools like the Tips app and Siri. You will own the quality strategy for client apps from concept through release, ensuring high standards for features shipped on macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Your daily work involves building automated test infrastructure, including CI/CD gates and regression suites, while integrating AI-driven QA processes with human oversight. You will perform root-cause analysis, manage risk assessments using data-driven methods, and mentor a team of engineers in quality thinking. The role requires expertise in RESTful APIs, XCTest, XCUITest, and automated test frameworks to ensure the reliability of the cloud-based platform that delivers contextual help and guides to users.

What you'll do

  • Own the quality strategy for client apps from initial concept through final release across multiple operating systems.
  • Develop and execute AI-driven QA plans that combine automated validation with human oversight.
  • Build and manage automated test infrastructure, including CI/CD gates, regression suites, and performance testing.
  • Define release-readiness criteria and risk assessment models for high-risk product launches.
  • Lead root-cause investigations and failure analysis to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
  • Use data-driven metrics to communicate quality status and risks to leadership and cross-functional partners.
  • Mentor a team of engineers to embed high quality standards into the standard development workflow.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of professional work experience in software QA.
  • 4+ years of experience managing or leading quality engineering teams.
  • Hands-on ability to build test tooling and review systems-level code.
  • Thorough understanding of the SDLC, specifically CI/CD and automated QA in agile environments.
  • Working knowledge of client/server architectures and RESTful APIs.
  • Demonstrated ability to scope, schedule, and resource multiple complex projects with partners.
  • Outstanding communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

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