Apple · 2 months ago
Quality Engineering Manager, Performance & Automation – Creativity Apps
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$228K/yr - $343K/yr
7+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and commitment to diversity. The Creativity Apps team is looking for a hands-on Quality Engineering Manager to lead efforts in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of Apple’s consumer-facing creative applications, while driving test automation and performance optimization initiatives.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on performance testing, automation, and quality engineering for native applications
Define and drive performance testing strategy, including metrics, benchmarks, and automated regression detection
Collaborate with test operation team to deliver a scalable performance and automation infrastructure
Collaborate with development teams to identify performance bottlenecks, optimize client-side experience, and influence design for performance
Support individual career growth through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance
Contribute to broader leadership discussions to define quality standards, cross-team priorities, and best practices in QE
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in quality engineering, test automation, or performance engineering, with at least 4 years of people management leading software or QE engineers
Proven ability to grow teams, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence and accountability
Hands-on experience leading performance testing for native applications (macOS, iOS, or desktop), using tools such as Xcode, Instruments, or Visual Studio
Hands-on experience with native application automation frameworks and building scalable testing infrastructure
Experience with consumer-facing media or video authoring applications, such as Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, or CapCut
Strong foundation in software engineering and experience with compiled languages such as Swift
Solid understanding of SDLC practices and cross-functional collaboration in dynamic, fast-changing environments
Demonstrated ability to identify innovative engineering solutions that improve quality, performance, and delivery velocity
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline
Preferred
Prior experience as a technical lead, QE engineer, or advanced user in creative production environments
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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