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Software Developer Engineer in Test Manager, Creativity Apps

Apple· Software and Services
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Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)$206.2k - $356.4k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

SDET Manager role leading a QA team for Creativity Apps at Apple, focusing on iOS/macOS apps, with emphasis on video/photo editing tools for creative professionals. Responsible for mentoring, delivering high-quality releases, and advancing testing methodologies across the SDLC.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Software Development Engineers in Test
  • Foster a culture of quality, innovation, and collaboration
  • Manage multiple priorities, projects, and team goals
  • Evaluate performance and create development plans for team members
  • Communicate risks, progress, and solutions to all levels of the organization
  • Ensure adoption of latest testing methodologies and tools
  • Oversee development and maintenance of automated test cases in Swift and Python
  • Advocate for quality across the software development lifecycle
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and tools
  • Act as a key liaison between QA, product management, engineering, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Software Development Engineer in Test or Quality Engineering
  • 3+ years in QA leadership managing a team
  • Strong experience testing mobile/desktop apps, cloud-based frameworks, and APIs
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or ≥5 years relevant experience
  • Hands-on programming in Swift, JavaScript, or Python
  • Experience designing/developing/maintaining scalable test automation frameworks for mobile and web using XCTest, Selenium, or WebdriverIO
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Xcode Server)
  • Understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies and processes
  • Proven ability to attract, hire, and develop engineering talent
  • Experience applying LLMs or agents for testing with measurable accuracy and understanding failure modes

Skills

Required:Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) leadershipProgramming languages: Swift, Python, JavaScriptTest automation frameworksCI/CD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commissions
  • Relocation assistance
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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