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Engineering Manager, Systems Test Automation

Apple· Hardware
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Sunnyvale, CA$183.7k - $319.8kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Engineering Manager leading a team of quality engineers to measure system, sensor, and feature performance across Apple’s shipping and exploratory hardware programs. Responsible for technical direction of test frameworks/infrastructure, code reviews, test architecture, and evidence-based product readiness recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Own a portfolio spanning test automation, firmware automation, and manual end-to-end testing of integrated software and hardware experience.
  • Set technical direction for test frameworks and infrastructure.
  • Lead architecture and design reviews, and give engineers direct feedback on code and test designs.Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define test strategy, coverage, and exit criteria.
  • Lead validation of shipping and exploratory hardware programs from early prototype through launch.
  • Hire, manage, and develop the team, including mentoring junior engineers. Plan staffing and priorities across concurrent programs.
  • Define and track quality metrics, and report status, risks, and a clear ship recommendation to leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience in quality, test, or software engineering, including 2+ years managing engineers
  • Experience as a senior or lead engineer designing test automation frameworks or infrastructure
  • Experience setting test strategy for embedded firmware or system software
  • Ability to review code and designs in Python and at least one of Swift, Objective-C, or C/C++

Skills

Required:test automation framework designembedded firmware testingPythonSwift/Objective-C/C++

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
  • Apple stock participation via employee stock programs
  • Educational reimbursements and relocation potential
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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