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Software Quality Engineering Manager - Apple Vision Pro

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 17, 2025

Role Number: 200605331

Apple 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. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. 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.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us.

Apple's Vision Products Group is looking for a driven and dedicated Software Quality Manager with strong managerial and technical skills to mentor and lead a team that develops apps to qualify new and cutting edge Apple technology frameworks. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of a new project and shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Description

As a Software Quality Manager on our visionOS System Experience QA org, you will be leading a team of highly skilled quality and test automation engineers, collaborating heavily with QA teams across Apple to understand their quality plans for existing features. Your team is in charge of identifying appropriate testing implementations processes and methodologies and messaging overall program quality to leadership at key milestones.

As the owner and driver of key quality metric for functional and application areas, you will collaborate with other teams to drive qualification efforts, process results, draw meaningful conclusions and present impactful data to our leaders and cross functional teams at a regular cadence.

Your vision, analytical and critical thinking skills will be needed to identify enhancements and instruments needed to ensure the user experience across the system meets the Apple Quality bar.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or industry equivalent experience

• 6+ years of Professional Experience as a Software Engineer or Software Quality Engineer

• 2+ years of Management Experience

• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, methodologies, and standard processes

• Proven success hiring, developing and building an inclusive team-based culture that strives towards best practices, measurable outcomes, and operational excellence

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and a successful history delivering on objectives

• Strong leadership skills to work with cross functional partners and coordinate test efforts across multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Understanding of Display Technologies, Rendering Pipeline and Graphics

• Demonstrated ability in increasing functional test coverage (UI, API).

• Demonstrated ability in enhancing test frameworks (scalability, reliability).

• Experience in test automation frameworks that involve HW & SW subsystem.

• Excellent knowledge of software development lifecycle, test methodologies and tools and, passion for quality processes.

• Experience or demonstrated ability in working in an automated testing pipeline (integration + system + functional + use case validation) driven by a Continuous Integration framework.

• Experience with iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS or similar operating systems

Pay & Benefits

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 $173,100 and $301,400, 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 for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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