Software Engineering Manager - SCI

Apple; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and shape multi-year roadmaps, delivering end-to-end software solutions for Apple’s Supply Chain needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize internal processes and drive scalable architectures.

You will mentor engineers, participate in design and code reviews, and ensure projects meet timelines while advancing reliability, performance, and security

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade systems.
• Proficient in Python or Java programming.
• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable distributed systems.
• Lead engineering team and mentor engineers.
• Plan multi-year roadmaps and oversee development.
• Conduct code reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and operations teams.
• Drive performance, security, and reliability improvements.

Skills

Python/Java

Relational databases

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Summary

At Apple, new ideas quickly transform into groundbreaking products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your work, and there’s no telling what can be accomplished. Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless.Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here. Sales and Operations Engineering is part of IS&T and drives the technology behind Apple's global operations, sales, and supply chain. The team connects the systems that move products from factory to customer — bridging sales platforms with the operational infrastructure that keeps Apple running at scale and ensuring Apple's technology and business priorities move in lockstep.As part of the Supply Chain Innovation team, you will play a pivotal role in building end-to-end, best-in-class software solutions for Apple’s Supply Chain needs, ranging from Supply Planning and Demand Planning to Product Distribution and beyond. You will collaborate with various internal partners to define and implement solutions that optimize Apple’s internal business processes.

Description

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of skilled engineers and make decisions impacting multi-functional partners. You’ll contribute to code reviews and risk assessments, and represent the team and technology in meetings with IS&T and business units. You’ll clarify requirements and set objectives for multi-functional software projects. You’ll also plan a multi-year roadmap, oversee software development, and develop and grow engineers within the team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise highly scalable, distributed systems using cloud-native technologies and micro-services architecture to create robust and resilient solutions.
• We are seeking a project leader with hands-on experience in Agile development methodologies to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Lead proof-of-concept projects and pilot implementations to showcase innovative ideas. Strive for perfection by continuously enhancing system reliability, performance, and security.
• We’re looking for someone who can contribute to design, code reviews, and risk assessments. They’ll also assist in debugging and resolving technical issues. Additionally, they’ll design and architect large-scale projects, focussing on performance, scalability, robustness, and resiliency.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, QA, support teams, and end-users for successful project outcomes. Lead, mentor, and guide an engineering team, fostering innovation and excellence.
• Possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills. They can lead, hire, develop, and build an engineering team, providing technical direction and growth opportunities.
• Master intricate technical challenges, foster innovation, and keep abreast of the latest advancements in new technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade systems
• Experience in programming languages such as Python\Java
• Experience with relational databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL etc…
• Bachelor of science or equivalent experience in Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building, developing, and leading engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience in designing and architecting large projects including performance, scalability, robustness, and resiliency
• Experience in project management, ensuring timely delivery and extensive experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Development experience with container orchestration systems such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with NoSQL databases like Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB, etc.
• Experience / Exposure building products using AI/ML technologies.
• A solid grasp of LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG is a plus
• Experience in developing & managing applications for the supply chain business domain is a plus.
• Effectively manage and collaborate with contractors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Role Number: 200662781-1052