Senior Software Engineering Manager, Test Engineering & Efficiency

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$267,800–$442,100 / yr
Posted
148 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $355k
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This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $155,750–$220,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $355k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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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

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $175,000–$277,600 across 1590 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineering Manager, Test Engineering & Efficiency

Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Test Engineering & Efficiency will lead a developer tools and quality engineering team focused on the intelligence platform. This role involves managing and providing leadership for teams to improve the software development lifecycle through both direct and indirect leadership. The manager is responsible for roadmap contribution, platform strategy, resource planning, and overseeing the delivery of platforms, services, and support. Key responsibilities include making data-driven decisions to enhance developer and customer experiences while fostering cross-divisional relationships and communicating project status to executives. Required skills include experience in quality, automation, efficiency, infrastructure, and developer-focused tools. The role specifically addresses technical challenges within the intelligence platform domain, requiring expertise in machine learning and the ability to manage large cross-functional projects involving multiple teams to improve internal development processes and overall software quality.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 35 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage and lead a developer tools and quality engineering team.
  • Develop the roadmap, platform strategy, and resource planning for the intelligence platform.
  • Own the delivery of platforms, services, and support systems.
  • Use data-driven decisions to improve developer experience and customer experience.
  • Measure and improve the software development lifecycle through direct and indirect leadership.
  • Facilitate communication between cross-divisional groups and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Present project status and product demos to leads and executives.
  • Deliver infrastructure, developer-focused tools, and automation solutions.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
  • 15+ years of professional engineering experience.
  • 10+ years of building and managing engineering teams.
  • Experience managing multiple teams including other managers.
  • Proven track record of delivering infrastructure, developer tools, and automation.
  • Demonstrated ownership of large cross-functional and multi-team projects.
  • Technical leadership skills including machine learning experience, hiring, and mentorship.
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.

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