Machine Translation Quality Engineering Manager

Apple; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 226,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple seeks a seasoned Quality Engineering Manager to lead the Translation and Machine Intelligence QE efforts in Seattle. You’ll define test strategy, mentor SDETs, and partner with software engineering, PMs, and stakeholders to ship high-quality multilingual products.

You’ll drive automation, assess performance and accuracy across iOS/macOS ecosystems, and ensure robust release readiness for client, server, and model components with a strong emphasis on collaboration and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality/test engineering with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to define test strategy for mission-critical SDKs/APIs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem solving with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Apple operating systems and AI/ML testing contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SDETs and Quality Engineers to validate functionality, performance and accuracy across Apple’s hardware ecosystem.
• Participate in defining testing strategies and methodologies to enhance overall software quality.
• Collaborate with developers, engineering program managers, and partner QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Oversee automation initiatives and testing processes for translation and AI features.

Skills

Quality Engineering Leadership

Test strategy development

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Python scripting

Job description

Machine Translation Quality Engineering Manager

Seattle, Washington, United States Machine Learning and AI

Would you like to play a critical part in the next revolution of human-computer interaction? The Apple Machine Translation team is building groundbreaking technology that enables connecting people across language barriers. We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineering Manager to lead the QE team owning the test strategy for Apple’s Translation and Machine Intelligence products.

Description

Apple's Machine Translation is embedded into several products across the iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS ecosystems: from Live Translation and Translate App that is used to communicate across different languages, to Safari full webpage translation, to system-wide translation that allows you to quickly translate any highlighted text into numerous languages.In this role, you’ll be directly responsible for defining Machine Translation’s test strategy, qualifying the client, server, and model releases. You’ll work closely with client engineering, cross-functional partners, and stakeholders to deliver the automation and test processes needed to ensure we deliver highest-quality translation services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of high-performing SDETs and Quality Engineers to validate functionality, performance and accuracy across Apple’s hardware ecosystem
• Participate in defining testing strategies and methodologies to enhance overall software quality
• Collaborate closely with developers, engineering program managers, and partner QA teams to comprehend feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Collaborate closely with developers, engineering program managers, and partner QA teams
• to comprehend feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality/test engineering experience, at least two of which in a lead or management role
• Proven track record of driving test strategy and delivering comprehensive test coverage for mission-critical SDKs, APIs, and applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency with Apple operating systems, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, QA processes
• Excellent communication skills are a requirement due to the high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
• Demonstrated experience leveraging Generative AI to create and optimize testing products and automation
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and data analysis

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 $225,600 and $338,400, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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