Engineering Manager — Streaming Platform & Data Solutions

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Apple stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Streaming Platform and Solutions team in Seattle.

You will guide a team of engineers, shape the data infrastructure, and directly influence performance and reliability for Apple Music, TV, and Podcasts. You will stay hands-on with architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across regions to translate business goals into scalable, low-latency streaming solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in distributed systems or messaging at scale.
• 2+ years of technical leadership overseeing complex projects and engineers.
• Proven track record leading infrastructure teams with credibility.
• Proficiency in Java or Scala, or other Kafka-related languages.
• BS, MS, or PhD in CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, guiding skill development and reviews.
• Write code, review PRs, and drive architectural decisions for performance and fault tolerance.
• Partner with regional leaders to align roadmaps with global initiatives.
• Ensure high availability and low latency for global-scale platform services.
• Support engineers’ growth while maintaining execution discipline.

Skills

Java/Scala

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Kafka

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Streaming Platform and Solutions team in Seattle.

You will guide a team of engineers, shape the data infrastructure, and directly influence performance and reliability for Apple Music, TV, and Podcasts. You will stay hands-on with architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across regions to translate business goals into scalable, low-latency streaming solutions.