Software Engineering Manager - Games

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 216,600 - 325,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global technology company in Seattle is seeking an engineering manager to lead the Game Center team. The role focuses on delivering next-generation gaming experiences and overseeing the development of GameKit. Responsibilities include shaping the gaming ecosystem and collaborating across Apple. Ideal candidates possess strong skills in team building, API delivery, and a passion for enhancing developer experiences. Competitive compensation and benefits are included, with a salary range from $216,600 to $325,500.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to hire, develop, and mentor high-performing engineering teams.
• Track record of delivering developer-facing or internal APIs.
• Experience in the game industry, either building games or shipping technologies for game developers.
• Deep passion for improving the developer experience.
• Solid understanding of multithreaded concepts and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Game Center engineering team and shape Apple’s gaming ecosystem.
• Collaborate with teams to define and deliver frameworks and APIs.
• Design modern frameworks that enhance developer workflows.

Skills

Hiring and mentoring engineering teams

Delivering developer-facing APIs

Improving developer experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Apple Games is seeking a dynamic engineering manager to lead the Game Center team, driving the next generation of social and connected gaming experiences across Apple platforms. This role oversees the development of GameKit, a core technology that empowers game developers while delivering seamless, engaging experiences for players in the new Apple Games app and gaming overlay. You’ll guide a talented team working at the intersection of Apple’s platform services and the games developers are creating for millions of players worldwide.

Description

In this role, you’ll balance creativity with technical rigor—translating developer feedback into solutions that align with Apple’s strategic objectives. You’ll work side-by-side with your manager and leaders across Apple to advocate for games as a first-class experience on our devices, ensuring our technologies resonate deeply with the global game development community. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team at the heart of Apple’s gaming efforts and help define how great games are built and experienced on our platforms.

Responsibilities

• As the manager of the Game Center engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Apple’s gaming ecosystem—championing the needs of developers while advancing Apple’s vision for exceptional player experiences. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Apple to define and deliver frameworks, APIs, and services that make it easier and more rewarding to build games for our platforms. With a strong understanding of both developer workflows and system-level architecture, you’ll design and guide the creation of modern, elegant frameworks that developers love to adopt.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven ability to hire, develop, and mentor high-performing engineering teams
• Track record of delivering developer-facing or internal APIs that power great products
• Experience in the game industry, either building games or shipping technologies for game developers
• Deep passion for improving the developer experience and enabling creativity through better tools and frameworks
• Exceptional communication skills—able to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of multithreaded concepts, concurrency, and performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with iOS or macOS development using Swift or Objective C is preferred but not required.

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 $216,600 and $325,500, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.