Software Engineering Manager - SCI

Apple Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Hyderabad, Telangana, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of skilled engineers, shaping multi-functional software projects and a multi-year roadmap.

You will guide design, code reviews, risk assessments, and collaboration with IS&T and business units to deliver scalable cloud-native systems and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes. The role emphasizes leadership, talent development, and modern software practices, with a focus on performance, security,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade systems.
• Proficiency in Python and Java.
• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of leading engineering teams.
• Design and architectural experience on large projects (performance, scalability, resiliency).
• Experience with container orchestration systems (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to AI/ML products and LLMs (plus).
• Experience in supply chain domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise highly scalable, distributed systems using cloud-native tech and micro-services.
• Lead and mentor engineers; perform code reviews and risk assessments.
• Plan multi-year roadmaps and oversee software development across teams.
• Contribute to design discussions, reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, and support teams for successful outcomes.
• Hire, develop, and grow engineering talent; foster innovation.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

Agile

Leadership

Docker

Kubernetes

NoSQL

AI/ML

LLMs

RAG

Education

Bachelor of science in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

Hyderabad, Telangana, India Software and Services

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, focusing 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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