Job Details

Camera API Test Engineering Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Weekly Hours: 5

Role Number: 200597895

Join the Team Behind the World’s Most Popular Camera
The iPhone is the most popular camera in the world—and the Camera and Photos Team is at the heart of that experience. We create world-class user experiences by combining expertise in operating systems, image processing, and machine learning to push the boundaries of what a camera is capable of. Every day, we build and refine technologies that have impact on a global scale, empowering millions to capture life’s most magical moments.
We’re looking for a dedicated Software QA and Automation Engineering Manager to lead the Camera Foundation Test Engineering team—a critical group responsible for the quality of all new camera features.

Description

This is a dynamic leadership role that offers hands-on involvement in software development and quality assurance at the foundation level. You’ll have the opportunity to impact the design of new Camera features, their underlying APIs, and the velocity of product development—all while working alongside some of the most passionate and innovative minds in the industry.
If you’re inspired by the idea of working at the intersection of hardware, software, and real-world impact—and you’re passionate about quality at scale—we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, QA terminology and processes.

• Persistent and inquisitive problem solver, committed to driving quality forward.

• Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes.

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal) including the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

• Established pattern of building strong teams – hiring, motivating, mentoring and retaining the best engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Objective-C, and/or Swift programming languages (desired but not required)

• Experience building and maintaining test frameworks.

• Automation and tools development experience.

• Familiarity with SQA Methodologies and debugging skills.

• Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

• Clearly communicate while expertly driving multiple projects within a multi-functional team.

• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.

• Camera experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

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 $190,700 and $329,600, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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