Head of QE, Commerce & Growth - Apple Services Engineering

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Head of QE, Commerce & Growth - Apple Services EngineeringSeattle, Washington, United StatesSoftware and ServicesImagine what we could do together. 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 we could accomplish! The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple's long-held passion for combining art and technology. We are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And we do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple's high standard for quality and excellence, to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries.DescriptionWe are seeking a senior leader to head the Quality Engineering organization for Commerce & Growth. This role will oversee 100+ full-time employees who develop quality engineering systems and tests. The team is responsible for qualifying a wide array of diverse systems that operate at a massive scale - from server APIs powering our media experiences to user interfaces that deliver the best of our services to customers. We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record of developing people, processes, and teams. You should have a history of driving quality through tools, systems, and automation, and possess a strong background in software development. Additionally, you are a team player who is eager to collaborate and build partnerships with other quality and engineering organizations.Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading quality teams.
• Experience leading large technical organizations.
• Versed in the practice of QA/QE and track record of improving quality through processes, systems, and automation.
• Strong technical leadership and keen architecture sense.
• Capacity to engage in deep technical detail yet move fluidly into big-picture thinking.
• Honed practice of recruiting and developing leaders, setting clear direction and goals, and establishing effective teams.
• Experience leading distributed teams across cultures, geography, and timezones.
• High value for teamwork, collaboration, and driving cross-functional alignment. Fluent in influencing without control.
• Strong practice of stakeholder management.
• Ability to drive clarity in the midst of ambiguity.
• Superb communication skills: ability to convey complicated concepts concisely and tailor messaging to different audiences.Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience testing server-side systems.
  • Experience planning and leading software release cycles.
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as computer science, engineering, or mathematics.Additional Requirements
    • 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 $226,700 and $340,400, 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.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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