MapKit QE Manager: Lead SDK Testing & Automation

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 238,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an Engineering Manager of Quality Engineering for MapKit to lead QE across iOS, macOS, WatchOS, Android and Web, shaping test strategy and automation to scale Apple's developer experiences.

You will guide a team of quality engineers through design reviews, test planning, automation development, triage and release sign-off, partnering with engineering, product and design.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in quality/test engineering with lead/manager experience.
• Proven track record delivering test coverage for mission-critical SDKs and APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD, Gradle, Git, and API/backend testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive overall test strategy for MapKit SDKs and APIs.
• Lead a team of quality engineers across Native, Android, and MapKit JS.
• Oversee automation frameworks, CI/CD, and release quality gates.
• Collaborate with engineering and product to review designs early.
• Lead triage, root cause analysis, and release decisions.
• Mentor and develop QE team members.

Skills

Quality engineering leadership

Test strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Gradle

Git

RESTful API testing

Automation frameworks

Job description

Engineering Manager, Quality Engineering — MapKit

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Embark on a new route in your career! Offering a host of innovative features and rich data, Apple Maps powers experiences across Apple's product line. Join the MapKit Quality Engineering team to help deliver the revolutionary Apple Maps experience — reliably and at scale — to apps and websites reaching millions of users every day. This role oversees the scaling of automation testing across MapKit SDK on iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, Android and JS platforms, including a growing focus on Android automation, SDK/API validation, and CI reliability.

Description

If you enjoy building quality into developer-facing products and leading testing strategy across a fast-moving, cross-functional organization, this role is for you. The MapKit QE team is responsible for the quality of our public APIs and SDKs — including MapKit SDK for Apple native platforms, Android, and MapKit JS — as well as the automation frameworks and tools powering our developer ecosystem. You will lead a team of quality engineers who partner closely with development, product, and design throughout the full feature lifecycle: from early design review and test planning, through automation framework development, execution, triage, and release sign-off — all the way to features shipping at Apple's Developer Conference.The ideal candidate combines technical depth in test engineering, SDK/API automation, and people management, with a passion for shipping high-quality developer experiences. In addition to leading a QE team, you should be comfortable driving test strategy for complex, multi-platform SDKs, championing automation and continuous testing best practices, and coaching engineers to grow in their careers.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will:
• * Manage a team of Quality Engineers covering MapKit SDK on Native, Android and MapKit JS across multiple timezones
• * Define and drive overall test strategy — coverage, automation frameworks, CI/CD, and release quality gates — for public SDKs and APIs used by clients such as Find My, Weather, DuckDuckGo, and third-party developers
• * Guide the design and development of automation frameworks and tools to validate MapKit SDK, APIs, and sample/test applications across platforms (iOS, Android, and Web)
• * Partner with Engineering and Product Management to review feature and API designs early, identify risk areas, and ensure testability is built in from the start
• * Drive best practices in automation, continuous testing, and testability across the development lifecycle
• * Lead bug triage, root-cause analysis, and go/no-go release decisions across MapKit deliverables
• * Oversee test result aggregation, analysis, and reporting to surface trends, gaps, and quality risks
• * Represent QE in cross-functional discussions, including at key milestones
• * Recruit, mentor, and develop quality engineers, helping them grow their technical and leadership skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ 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
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build systems (e.g., Gradle), Git, and RESTful API/backend integration testing
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to independently diagnose and triage complex issues
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide teams through ambiguous and complex technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex problems clearly and succinctly
• Passion to collaborate and iterate on ideas in a cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing or designing SDKs/APIs used by external teams or third-party developers, including Android and/or iOS SDKs
• Familiarity with SwiftUI, UIKit, React, and/or Node.js
• Experience managing host/lab environments for automated testing and end-to-end automation development
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and rapid release cadences
• Experience coaching direct reports to help them advance in their careers
• Familiarity with mapping frameworks is a plus

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 $237,600 and $356,400, 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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