Software Engineer, QE - Apple Services Engineering

Software Engineer, QE - Apple Services Engineering

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Role Number: 200617955

We're seeking a Quality Engineer for the newly formed ASE Central Release Quality team to drive a global quality strategy for client and server releases. This role involves defining KPIs, generating data-driven insights, and leading Executive Quality Reviews while supporting compliance initiatives. You'll oversee projects from chartering to testing, manage change, and lead high-visibility partner presentations. Additionally, you'll document annual compliance requirements and maintain a comprehensive program framework.

Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will lead multiple concurrent projects, manage scope, requirements, timelines, and resources, and track progress while handling stakeholder management and risk assessments. You'll work closely with the compliance team to promote best practices and continuously improve program management processes. Additionally, you'll lead a team of highly skilled engineers and program managers, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and driving excellence in their work. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Quality Assurance Engineering and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You should excel at turning ambiguity into clear plans, managing complex projects, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences, from technical teams to executive leadership. Comfort with a fast-paced, evolving environment and a track record of delivering impactful results are essential. In this role, you'll also be responsible for generating actionable reports from test metrics. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills will be key as you work independently and lead cross-functional teams to success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Over 5 years of Engineering Program / Project Management (EPM) experience, successfully delivering software and services through the entire project lifecycle.
• 7+ years working with cross-functional teams and overseeing multiple large-scale software development projects concurrently, ensuring alignment on shared technologies, technical deliverables.
• Extensive experience partnering with engineers & developers to drive SDLC change management, ensuring smooth transitions and seamless delivery.
• Proven ability to address technical challenges, working across teams to build and manage relationships, navigate delivery dependencies, and ensure project success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with preparing and executing PCI, SOC2, SOX, or other compliance audits.
• Versatile problem solver with a strong analytical mindset, adept at tackling challenges in complex environments through creative and critical thinking. Skilled in deconstructing problems, resolving conflicts, and leading teams to innovative solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and effectively communicate with executive leadership.

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 $146,300 and $291,400, 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 seek to promote 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.