Sr Software QA Manager, Creative Apps

Summary

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Role Number:200554937

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Creativity Apps team is looking for a Senior Software QA Manager that has experience with video and photo editing, iOS and macOS, to contribute to the production of innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers and visual storytellers. It requires a highly proactive individual with strong creative, technical and analytic skills and passion for new technologies related to computer vision/on device machine learning.

Description

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, people management, a desire to help shape the product roadmap and have a keen eye for the user experience. You will be responsible for planning and driving execution of testing for multiple simultaneous development initiatives. Your ability to work closely with development teams, to identify and understand key features and their underlying functionality, will be the key to your success. Your experience with video and or/photo editing will help you to produce a clear and concise picture of product quality for the project, from concept to product release. You will be working closely with other QA and engineering team members to help coordinate cross-functional test efforts. Your capacity for defining, hiring, and developing a world-class QA team is vital. Your ongoing curiosity and commitment to self-education in video and/or image technologies as well as new testing techniques is what will set you apart.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years' experience as a Software Quality Assurance Manager
• Established pattern of building strong teams – attracting, hiring, motivating, and retaining the best engineers
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, QA terminology and processes
• Prior experience with video and/or photo editing
• Prior experience with automation, Unix, and scripting tools and techniques (Python, JavaScript, Swift, Shell, etc.)
• Prior experience with iOS and macOS

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient at balancing multiple efforts simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines
• Persistent and inquisitive problem solver, committed to driving quality forward
• Superior organizational and communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal) including the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Ability to work well with all levels of engineers, managers, project managers, and designers
• Excellent cross-functional influencer
• Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic, schedule-driven environment
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment

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 $210,900 and $364,100, 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.
  

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.