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# Manager - Software Development Engineer in Test

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $195,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Information Engineering, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Ingestion, Apache Spark, Swift (Programming Language), Information Technology, Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Xctest, SDET
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27830485/Manager-Software-Development-Engineer-In-Test-Washington-Seattle-7413

## About the Role

Computer Science degree or equivalent relevant experience

In-depth knowledge and experience in one or more of the following technologies: Python, SQL, Swift, XCTest/XCUI, Java

Knowledge and experience with Spark, Hadoop, Kafka or other distributed systems a big plus

Experience leading or strong demonstrated readiness to lead a QA team

Experience managing or coordinating projects and processes cross-functionally

Comfortable working in a continually changing and dynamic environment and driving top issues to resolution

Self-motivated and must be able to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical decisions in the absence of complete requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

Strong leadership capabilities and experience in mentoring and developing team members are essential

Expertise in test automation architecture, test planning, execution, and triage across multiple platforms

Strong presentation skills, capable of distilling complex analyses and concepts into concise, business-focused insights

## Description

The Media Services QA team is responsible for ensuring the end-to-end quality of Analytics offerings within Analytics & Data Engineering. In this role, you will support the Music Analytics vertical, leading a local team of Quality Engineers dedicated to testing and automating client metrics instrumentation, as well as overseeing quality and integrity of data ingestion, processing, aggregation pipelines, reports, and dashboards for both internal and external customers., The Apple Music Analytics QA team is seeking a highly organized and motivated Quality Manager to support one of the fastest growing areas of Apple. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in data analytics and quality assurance. You will collaborate with ADE engineering, Client engineering, Project managers and Data science teams to deliver high-quality features and services to Apple Music customers. You will lead a team that is instrumental in delivering high quality releases of analytics data pipelines from client to server, responsible for testing and automation of Analytics features end to end.


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