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Test Lead

Milwaukee, WI · On-site +1

$67 - $77/hr

... Employment Type: Full-Time Are you a seasoned Test Lead who thrives in complex enterprise ... Lead testing activities across functional, integration, regression, UAT, end-to-end user journey ...

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Datawarehouse TEST LEAD

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$51.25 - $69.75/hr

Datawarehouse TEST LEAD Los Angeles - candidate needs to work in PST time zone Visa -any Remote is ... scripts • Execute Functional test scripts based on type of testing • Retest defects • ...

Test Lead (Remote)

$100K - $110K/yr

Develops test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests. * Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes.

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How much do full time functional test lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time functional test lead in the United States is $53.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.67 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Functional Test Lead vs Manual Test Engineer?

AspectFull Time Functional Test LeadManual Test Engineer
ResponsibilitiesLeading testing teams, designing test strategies, coordinating testing effortsExecuting manual test cases, reporting defects, validating software features
Required SkillsTest management, leadership, strong understanding of testing processesAttention to detail, manual testing techniques, defect tracking
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB Test Manager (preferred)ISTQB Foundation Level (common)
Work EnvironmentTest teams, project management, collaboration with developersIndividual testing, collaboration with testers and developers

While both roles focus on software testing, the Full Time Functional Test Lead oversees testing teams and strategies, whereas the Manual Test Engineer primarily executes manual tests. The Test Lead has more leadership and planning responsibilities, often requiring certifications like ISTQB Test Manager, while the Test Engineer focuses on detailed manual testing tasks.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Functional Test Lead job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,351 per year, or $53.1 per hour.
Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering

Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering

Apple

Austin, TX • On-site

$47 - $64.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 670 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!
The IS&T Retail Engineering Programs team is looking for a Cross Functional Test Lead to join our group. We are looking for someone who can be responsible for planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of processes for end to end integration testing.
Description
This position demands a self-motivated individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills who can contribute in a team environment. This candidate must be able to create and present risks and mitigations to Senior Management.
We are looking for someone who can lead testing efforts for multiple cross functional retail projects with concurrent timelines. This person will establish QA standards, guidelines, technologies, and approaches for the projects and for the testing team.
Other day to day work involves leading and coordinating onsite and offshore testing team activities, actively participating in development and execution of test processes, strategies, and plans, working with Automation Lead to reduce regression test cycles with goal of 100% automation, and working with the business, technical project development teams, and project managers to establish project development schedules implement test plans to deliver high quality product releases.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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 framework and tools
Strong experience in test data and environment setup for end to end testing
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience leading a team as QA Lead
Able to quickly identify and understand issues
Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Able to collaborate with business partners, developers, and various support teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues

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Imagine what you could do here! 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 you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976