The IS&T Retail Engineering Programs team at Apple is seeking a Cross Functional Test Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of end-to-end integration testing processes. This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills to lead testing efforts across multiple retail projects. The candidate will establish QA standards and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality product releases. Effective communication with senior management regarding risks and mitigations is also essential.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Strong experience developing and implementing test plans, QA processes, and methodologies
• Strong experience performing manual and automation testing
• Experience with automation frameworks and tools
• Strong experience in test data and environment setup for end-to-end testing
• 5+ years of experience leading a team as QA Lead
• Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills

• Lead testing efforts for multiple cross-functional retail projects with concurrent timelines
• Establish QA standards, guidelines, technologies, and approaches for projects and the testing team
• Coordinate onsite and offshore testing team activities
• Participate in the development and execution of test processes, strategies, and plans
• Work with the Automation Lead to reduce regression test cycles with the goal of 100% automation
• Collaborate with business partners, technical project development teams, and project managers to implement test plans
• Identify and understand issues quickly to troubleshoot and resolve defects

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.