Job Information
Apple OS Build Quality - Quality Engineering Manager in San Diego, California
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200659521-3543
Summary
Apple is where individual creativities 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. Imagine what you could do here!
We’re seeking an experienced quality engineering manager for the OS Build Quality team. In this role, you will ensure that daily builds of Apple's operating systems meet our high bar for quality — a critical function that enables development and testing across Software Engineering. You'll lead a team that identifies the bugs that greatly affect the user experience of our builds and drives critical issues to resolution across Apple’s operating systems.
Description
The OS Build Quality team is the front line of defense for the software we all use every day. Your team will evaluate OS builds holistically — identifying issues that drastically impact the usability of our builds, then driving those issues to resolution with urgency and accountability. This role requires a leader with a strong intuition for what makes a great user experience and a deep understanding of Apple's operating systems. In addition to assessing builds, you'll drive a culture of continuous improvement: leveraging automation to increase coverage, applying AI to scale your team’s impact and build intelligent tools, and growing a team of engineers who share your passion for quality and your ability to drive results.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, or 4+ years of equivalent software quality engineering experience
3+ years of experience in management, with a proven track record of growing and developing engineering teams
Proficiency with Apple operating systems, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and the role of QA across release phases
Demonstrated ability to assess bug severity and user experience impact with sound judgment
Experience leveraging AI to create and optimize testing tools, automation, and workflows
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Swift) for test automation, data analysis, and tooling
Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new technologies and lead multiple concurrent initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with test automation frameworks such as XCTest and Xcode to write and triage automated tests.
Experience developing test plans, assessing risk, and driving bug triage processes
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