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# Software QE Manager - Input Experience, T3E

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $183,700 - $319,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Objective-C (Programming Language), Screenshots, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Data Processing, Scripting, Swift (Programming Language), Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=351c27788e9754d1

## About the Role

Advanced proficiency with iOS, macOS, or other operating systems such as Unix/Linux

Deep understanding of SQA methodologies and practices

Passionate about great customer experience and what we can do to improve it

Experience managing large projects and processes cross-functionally

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent cross-functional communication and influencing skills

Executive-level presentation skills

Proven track record to attract, hire, motivate and develop the best quality minded individuals

Experience with Scripting or Programming Languages including Swift, Objective C, Python or JavaScript

Experience testing machine learning solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field or equivalent work experience

5+ years leading a Test Engineering/QA or Software Engineering team

## Description

Apple's Input Experience QA group is responsible for several high-visibility iOS and macOS features/frameworks spanning Keyboards, Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools & Smart replies, iOS Notes drawing & handwriting experience, Screenshots, and machine learning models/language intelligence behind these features. We are looking for a Test Engineering Manager with strong technical and interpersonal skills to manage the testing effort for these areas and help ensure Apple software is of the highest quality!, You will be managing a team of QA Engineers focusing on functional testing on iOS and macOS. You will drive the testing, data gathering, and project reporting for your team. You will coordinate testing with other teams, review test plans and related documentation, monitor progress and provide sign-offs at key milestones. You will also work with the automation teams to create the testing strategy for the projects. You will process data from multiple sources, draw meaningful conclusions, and present valuable recommendations to leadership.","responsibilities":"Manage a team of 8-10 QA Engineers

Develop, modify, and implement test strategies, plans, and programs

Coordinate and optimize testing in a cross-functional environment

Work with the automation team to coordinate and plan coverage

Reporting, providing sign offs & escalations of issues