Software Develop Engineer in Test Manager, Creativity Apps

Apple • Cupertino, CA

5h

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, we craft products that revolutionize
entire industries and redefine innovation. 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. Our people
drive this change, and their creativity is the backbone of our success.
Creativity Apps QA team is looking for a highly motivated Software Developer in
Test Manager that has proven track record of leading teams and delivering high
quality releases for of iOS/macOS apps. Ideally we are looking for someone with
a passion and/or background in video editing to contribute to the production of
innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers and visual
storytellers.

DESCRIPTION

As an SDET Manager, You will Lead and mentor a team of Software Development
Engineers in Test, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and
collaboration. Manage multiple priorities, projects, set team goals, evaluate
performance, and create development plans to help team members achieve their
full potential. Communicate risks, progress, and solutions effectively to all
levels of the organization. Ensure the adoption of the latest testing
methodologies and tools to maintain high-quality standards. Oversee the
development and maintenance of automated test cases in Swift and Python.
Advocate for quality across the software development lifecycle, driving
continuous improvement in processes and tools. Act as a key liaison between the
QA team and product management, engineering, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a Software Development Engineer in Test or Quality Engineering role with 3+ years in a QA leadership role managing a team.
• Strong experience in testing mobile/desktop applications, cloud-based frameworks, and APIs.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with programming languages such as Swift, or Python.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks for mobile & desktop platforms using tools like XCTest.
• Demonstrable experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins, Xcode Server).
• Comprehensive understanding of software development lifecycles, QA methodologies, and processes.
• Proven ability to attract, hire, and develop top engineering talent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in video/photo editing technologies or a passion for creative tools.
• Experience with performance, scalability, and security testing.
• Strong knowledge of Apple's development ecosystem, including Xcode and Instruments.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Software Development Engineers in Test, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and collaboration.
• Manage multiple priorities, projects, set team goals, evaluate performance, and create development plans to help team members achieve their full potential.
• Communicate risks, progress, and solutions effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Ensure the adoption of the latest testing methodologies and tools to maintain high-quality standards.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of automated test cases in Swift and Python.
• Advocate for quality across the software development lifecycle, driving continuous improvement in processes and tools.
• Act as a key liaison between the QA team and product management, engineering, and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager