Software Quality Manager – Apple Vision Pro

Summary

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

Role Number:200577081

Apple is where individual imaginations gather, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver results from our collaboration to strengthen each other’s ideas. This happens because each of us shares a belief that we can create 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 running through everything we do. When we bring everyone 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 allows 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 seeking a hands-on, seasoned QA leader to drive quality and help ship best-in-class applications and user experiences for visionOS. As a leader in our growing organization, you will oversee and drive software quality for customer-facing apps while working cross-functionally in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Description

The ideal person for this role is a passionate leader and manager who is able to communicate at a high level and dive into technical details with your team and key partners or leaders. Key to our success are the incredible Engineers on our team and in this role, you’ll be leading a team of dedicated and diverse QA Engineers, both functional and automation focused. You’ll be responsible for mentoring, developing and guiding them through complex development cycles for multiple areas. This role will require developing and qualifying customer-focused flows and ensuring system level quality. Your leadership skills will drive communication across multiple organizations, negotiate various asks and cultivate growth within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience as a Software Quality Assurance Manager shipping customer-facing applications.
• 10+ years of professional experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test or Software Quality Engineer.
• Strong experience with UI/UX testing and front-end software applications (Mobile/Games/Media/Content/Consumer Electronics).
• Established track record of building strong teams – attracting, hiring, motivating, and retaining the best engineers.
• Ability to drive cross-functional communications, understanding dependencies while ensuring tight timelines are maintained.
• Deep understanding of SQA methodologies, processes, tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a continually changing, dynamic environment and driving top issues to resolution.
• Strong executive presence and ability to summarize key points and tie them back to the customer experience.
• Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail, focusing on end-user experiences and going above and beyond to ensure a high-quality release.
• Passionate about user-focused design, high-quality applications, and iterative refinement.
• Persistent and inquisitive problem solver, committed to driving quality forward.
• Proficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Experience using UNIX shell/command-line tools and executing scripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSCS degree would be a plus, but not required.
• Hands-on experience working with AR/VR products and ecosystems.
• Experience testing and working with 3D graphics, applications, and workflow tools.
• Experience working with tools and automation frameworks.

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 $200,400 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.