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Apple

Engineering Manager, Systems Test Automation

Sunnyvale, CA$183,700 – $319,800Posted 21 days ago

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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, quality is what makes our products feel like magic. ProductSystems Quality (PSQ) tests Apple products where hardware, firmware, and software meet. We testunder real-world conditions, from the first prototypes through launch, so customers can trust ourproducts with what matters most. Our work helps Apple ship products that set the industry standardfor quality, with hardware and software designed together so everything works seamlessly, day afterday. You'll join a collaborative team of engineers who hold themselves to a high technical standard and who rely on evidence, not opinion, to decide when a product is ready.

We're hiring a technically grounded engineering manager to lead a team of quality engineers. Yourteam will measure system, sensor, and feature performance across Apple's shipping and exploratoryhardware programs. You'll advise leadership on whether each product is ready to ship.

Description

In this role, you'll lead a team of engineers, decide what gets tested and how, and set the technicaldirection for test frameworks and infrastructure. You'll lead code reviews, guide test architecture andsystem design, and give engineers clear technical direction. You'll work closely with hardware,firmware, and software teams and turn test results into clear, evidence-based recommendations onproduct readiness.","responsibilities":"Own a portfolio spanning test automation, firmware automation, and manual end-to-end testing of integrated software and hardware experience.

Set technical direction for test frameworks and infrastructure.

Lead architecture and design reviews, and give engineers direct feedback on code and test designs.Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define test strategy, coverage, and exit riteria.

Lead validation of shipping and exploratory hardware programs from early prototype through launch.

Hire, manage, and develop the team, including mentoring junior engineers. Plan staffing and priorities across concurrent programs.

Define and track quality metrics, and report status, risks, and a clear ship recommendation toleadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience validating health, fitness, or sensor-based features, including supporting user studies or testing in regulated environments

Experience with Apple test frameworks such as XCTest or XCUITest

Experience debugging embedded firmware (real-time operating systems, bootloaders, sensor drivers) using logs, traces, and instrumented builds

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, test fixtures, and lab instrumentation

Experience with early hardware bring-up and shipping high-volume consumer hardware

Minimum Qualifications

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, including 2+ years managingengineers

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++

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 $183,700 and $319,800, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

About Apple

Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology

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