Job Details

Manager, Software Engineering, Tools

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 23, 2025

Role Number: 200610240

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead our Internal Tools team. This role focuses on team leadership, culture maintenance, and project delivery. The team is focused on internal users, and develops applications using a variety of languages. The manager's primary responsibility will be to support the team and ensure the successful delivery of internal software solutions.

Description

The Software Engineering Manager will oversee a team responsible for building and maintaining internal software systems.

Key responsibilities include:
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and mentor software engineers. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
• Culture Development: Foster a productive and inclusive team environment. Promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Planning & Execution: Collaborate with stakeholders to define team roadmaps, prioritize projects, and allocate resources. Ensure timely delivery of software.
• Process Improvement: Implement and refine development processes to improve team efficiency.
• Technical Understanding: Maintain an understanding of the team's technical architecture and guide technical discussions. Address technical debt and ensure solutions are scalable and maintainable.
• Hiring: Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments to manage project dependencies and communicate team progress.
• Blocker Removal: Identify and resolve impediments for the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing software engineering teams.

• Prior experience as a software engineer with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and engineering best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers.

• Experience with project planning and resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing teams working with functional programming languages, specifically Clojure.

• Experience building internal tools or platform systems.

• Familiarity with multiple programming languages (e.g., Swift, Python, JavaScript, Clojure).

• Experience managing distributed or remote teams.

• Track record of driving process improvements.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build and maintain a functional team environment.

Pay & Benefits

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 $173,100 and $301,400, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.