SDET Manager: Mail, Messages, FaceTime and Phone San Diego,California,United States Software and Services Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Internet Technologies QE & Ops team is seeking for a dedicated and technical Software Development Engineer in Test Manager to take our existing automation and process to the next level. An ideal applicant would have experience in architecting and creating automation framework, tests and tools. The position offers the opportunity to lead and to contribute to the qualification of the software through automation. **Description** The Internet Technologies QE & Ops team is looking for a highly motivated SDET manager to support the growing demands of Mail/Messages/FaceTime/Phone application automation. You will be leading a team of highly skilled software engineers on supporting the qualification of these applications. You will collaborate with engineering and Apple’s CI infrastructure team. You will work closely with other team members to develop requirements, identify appropriate testing implementations processes, and methodologies. Your vision, analytical and critical thinking skills will be needed to identify enhancements and instruments needed to increase the teams efficiency and productivity. **Minimum Qualifications** + BS in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent. + 2+ years experience leading projects or managing a quality testing team including planning and managing white box and automated testing. + Ability to create, drive and support automation test strategy. + Strong experience in integrated, end to end systems and testing methodologies. + Proven ability to achieve results through people and across an organization, building relationships, collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams. + Excellent cross-functional communication and influence skills. + Experience developing in Python, Java, Swift or C/C++ or Objective-C, familiar with databases, SQL, and scripting languages. + Working experience using Continuous Integration concepts and streamlined delivery of code. + Proven track record demonstrating the ability to fulfill project deliverables on time. + Strong software engineering and development life cycle knowledge. + Proficient in refactoring, test automation, emergent design, testable and modular code, and build infrastructure. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience). **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + In-depth knowledge and experience in one or more of the following technologies: Python, Swift, Objective C, Splunk + Automation planning, execution, and triage for projects on multiple platforms: iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,000 and $313,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. 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