Apple Technology/Software

Machine Translation Quality Engineering Manager

Seattle, WA In person Full-time

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.

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.

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

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

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

Job description provided by Apple.
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