International Quality Engineering Lead, Siri AI Quality Engineering

We are seeking an International Quality Engineering Lead to represent our team in regions, driving internationalization test strategy, automation, and reporting. This role blends technical depth with high-visibility leadership, requiring strong communication to engage with senior leadership, technical expertise to act as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for i18n projects, and project management skills to deliver clear, actionable results. You will ensure our global products meet the highest quality standards while collaborating across multiple time zones.

As the International Quality Engineering Lead, you’ll take ownership of functional testing across locales and ensure products meet the highest international quality standards. You’ll represent the team in sponsor reviews and senior leadership discussions, providing clear updates and recommendations. Beyond testing, you’ll identify infrastructure and tooling needs and partner with dedicated teams to drive improvements. This role requires extensive cross-team collaboration and combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape both the quality of our global user experience and the way our teams work together. Technical skills & experience we're looking for in this hire are:

• Proficient in Swift testing and/or XCTest frameworks
• Strong experience in automation engineering using Python and related frameworks
• Hands-on experience with functional testing, test planning, automation scripts and test reporting tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test infrastructure, and tooling to support internationalization testing
• Ability to evaluate, design, and optimize test frameworks for complex, multi-locale applications

• Represent the team in sponsor reviews and leadership forums, providing clear updates and addressing questions
• Own functional testing across locales, defining test scope, priorities, and execution plans
• Drive automation and reporting to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and visibility of test results
• Act as DRI for International projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Collaborate across multi-timezone teams to align requirements, share results, and resolve issues
• Identify infrastructure and tooling needs, and partner with responsible teams to implement solutions
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively to both technical and executive audiences
• Mentor and guide peers on International best practices and quality standards

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of proven experience in software quality engineering, including functional and International testing
• Proven track record as DRI for sophisticated projects, driving end-to-end test planning, execution, and reporting
• Strong technical expertise in automation, test frameworks, and quality metrics
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience representing teams to senior leadership
• Experience leading multi-functional, multi-timezone teams and driving project delivery independently

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with extensive internationalization (i18n) testing experience
• Proven leadership in high-visibility, cross-functional projects, acting as DRI and influencing senior stakeholders
• Deep expertise in test automation frameworks, tooling, and reporting for complex, global products
• Experience designing and implementing i18n test strategies across multiple locales and platforms
• Strong mentoring and team development skills, guiding peers and junior engineers on best practices
• Track record of driving process improvements in testing and quality operations at scale

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 $212,000 and $318,400, 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.