OS Build Quality - Quality Engineering Manager at Apple

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Engineering, Software Development Lifecycle, Team Management, Test Automation, Python, Swift, AI Integration, Bug Triage, User Experience, iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, XCTest, Xcode

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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

Responsibilities

You will lead a quality engineering team to ensure Apple's operating systems meet high quality standards through rigorous build assessment. The role involves driving critical bug resolution and leveraging automation and AI to improve testing workflows.