Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Intelligent System Experience

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 263,000 - 433,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a developer tools and quality engineering team for Apple Intelligence.

You will shape platform delivery, roadmap and resource planning while partnering with cross‑functional teams to improve developer and customer experiences. The role demands 15+ years of engineering experience and 10+ years of leading large teams, with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross‑functional projects and strong communication to

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 15+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 10+ years of building and managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead developer tools and quality engineering for Apple Intelligence.
• Contribute to roadmap, platform strategy, and resource planning.
• Own delivery of platforms, services, and support.
• Communicate project status to leads and executives.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple devices have revolutionized how people live, connect, and work. It’s not by chance! By thoughtfully blending beautiful, premium hardware with intuitive, innovative system software, we design and build a uniquely impactful intelligent user experience. We are looking for a leader to improve the way our software development and testing process works for our intelligence platform. Work with an energetic, hard-working, fun team of managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver an amazing intelligence platform, tools, and quality process so that Apple can deliver the best experiences on the planet!

Description

In this role you will be responsible for managing and providing leadership for a developer tools and quality engineering team, partnered closely with a team that helps deliver on key platform components for Apple Intelligence. You will contribute to our roadmap, platform strategy, resource planning, and own delivery of platforms, services, and support. You should be experienced in making data-driven decisions and exhibit a strong desire to continuously improve developer experience and customer experience that impacts thousands of developers and hundreds of millions of customers. You will foster relationships across Apple and facilitate communication between cross-divisional groups. You should feel comfortable communicating project status to leads and executives, presenting in program sponsorship reviews, and be proficient giving product demos. As an ISE Sr. Engineering Manager, you will help measure and improve the software development lifecycle through direct and indirect leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent


• 15+ years of professional engineering experience


• 10+ years of building and managing engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple teams including other managers


• Passionate about Quality, Automation, and Efficiency


• Proven track record of delivering infrastructure and developer focused tools and automation


• Demonstrated ownership of large cross-functional and multi-team projects


• Direct experience managing project status and expectations with stakeholders


• Proven technical leadership (including ML experience), hiring, education, and team mentorship


• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills

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 $262,500 and $433,400, 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.

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.