Software Engineering Manager - Analytics Platform

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Analytics Platform in Cupertino, CA. You will lead a team responsible for building and evolving client-facing analytics tools and platforms that power rapid data analysis across Apple products.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and ownership of project delivery. You will guide architecture, development, testing, and rollout of analytics solutions while fostering a healthy team culture and mentoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading a team of software engineers.
• 5+ years of experience in developing production software (C, C++, Python, or Java).
• 5+ years of experience working with distributed systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking to solve challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow the team of software engineers.
• Create and foster a healthy and collaborative culture, where individuals will be encouraged to take ownership of their projects and drive them to success.
• Enable the continued innovation and progress within the platform through research and development.
• Manage the plans for the execution, testing, and roll‑out of the solutions.
• Provide guidance in design and development of large-scale analytics tools for rapid data analysis.

Skills

Team leadership

Production software development

Distributed systems

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Job description

Software Engineering Manager - Analytics Platform

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Great insights require a robust platform that enables easy and fast access to and analysis of large amounts of data. The Core Telemetry Platform team is responsible for providing state-of-the-art platforms and tools to support the complete lifecycle of data, from creation to analytics and insight discovery. A key component of this is our Analytics Platform team, which focuses on developing client-facing analytics tools & technologies. This team is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the advancement of this portfolio. With a passion for software engineering and big data technologies, this leader will inspire a team of motivated and resourceful engineers to do the best work of their lives.In this role, you will provide both technical and career growth guidance to the team members and define the technical vision for the team. You will also work with many cross-functional teams and lead the planning, execution, and success of technical projects.In this role, you will provide both technical and career growth guidance to the team members, and define the technical vision for the team. You will also work with many cross functional teams and lead the planning, execution and success of the technical projects.

Description

As the manager for the Analytics Platform team, you will enable the continued innovation and progress within the platform through research and development. You will manage the plans for the execution, testing, and roll‑out of the solutions. A strong technical foundation is needed to provide guidance in the design and development of large-scale analytics tools for rapid data analysis.You will have the opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems across a broad range of Apple products. Responsibilities will also include managing, mentoring, and growing the team of software engineers. The team will depend on your ability to create and foster a healthy and collaborative culture, where individuals will be encouraged to take ownership of their projects and drive them to success.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow the team of software engineers.
• Create and foster a healthy and collaborative culture, where individuals will be encouraged to take ownership of their projects and drive them to success.
• Enable the continued innovation and progress within the platform through research and development.
• Manage the plans for the execution, testing, and roll‑out of the solutions.
• Provide guidance in design and development of large-scale analytics tools for rapid data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading a team of software engineers.
• 5+ years of experience in developing production software (C, C++, Python, or Java).
• 5+ years of experience working with distributed systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking to solve challenging problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong track record of cross‑functional partner influence.

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 $206,200 and $356,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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

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