Job Details

Software Development Engineering Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 22, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200604040

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Lead a team of software engineers responsible for the backend and AI/ML development of a major productivity software. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide mentoring and feedback to individual team members, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and growth. Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment of engineering goals with broader organizational objectives. Collaborate with product management, user experience designers, and other stakeholders to define product requirements, technical specifications, and system designs. Prioritize engineering projects based on company goals, technical challenges, and stakeholder feedback. Plan and execute software releases, ensuring that the team meets quality standards and deadlines. Ensure the architecture of the backend systems is scalable, reliable, and secure. Regularly review and advise on the codebase, ensuring adherence to best practices and maintaining a high standard of code quality. Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and techniques in backend development and advocate for their adoption when beneficial. Ensure the high availability, reliability, and performance of backend systems supporting the document platform. Develop and maintain procedures for system troubleshooting, recovery, and performance tuning. Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and necessary upgrades of backend systems and services. Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of new engineering team members, ensuring a consistent pipeline of talent. Facilitate regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and discuss future initiatives. Act as a primary point of contact for technical queries when issues arises. Communicate effectively with senior management and other departments, providing updates on engineering progress, challenges, and needs. Identify potential risks in the system and work proactively with the team to develop mitigation strategies. 40 hours/week. 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 $227,695 - $329,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.

• 5 years of experience in the following skills is required:

• Experience in Distributed Systems to make informed decisions for system design.

• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies to lead the projects and the team.

• Using C++, Java, Javascript, Python, or C to review the output and train the team.

• Experience in Cloud Infrastructure and Services to make informed decisions for designing the cloud system.

• Experience in development in a proprietary environment with evolving technology

• Experience in AI/ML technology

• Experience in developing larger scale high throughput high availability system

• Experience in operational transformation and conflict-free replicated data types

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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