Software Engineering Manager - Always On Platform Systems
Job Description
Summary
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
The Core Operating Systems (Core OS) team is responsible for the foundational software used in Apple’s most iconic and beloved products. We’re looking for an outstanding Software Engineering Manager to lead the Always On Platform Systems team, which has a wide range of responsibilities including pre-silicon software development, hardware bringup, silicon and software integration, framework and feature development in the Always On technology area. The team also has oversight responsibilities in architecture, compute and memory resourcing, and cross functional feature deployment across all Apple products.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential in this role. The ideal candidate must possess a genuine passion for hardware/software integration and software quality. If fostering relationships is a fundamental aspect of your software development approach and you identify yourself as a systems engineer/leader, we’d love to discuss this opportunity with you.
The Core Operating Systems (Core OS) team is responsible for the foundational software used in Apple’s most iconic and beloved products. We’re looking for an outstanding Software Engineering Manager to lead the Always On Platform Systems team, which has a wide range of responsibilities including pre-silicon software development, hardware bringup, silicon and software integration, framework and feature development in the Always On technology area. The team also has oversight responsibilities in architecture, compute and memory resourcing, and cross functional feature deployment across all Apple products.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential in this role. The ideal candidate must possess a genuine passion for hardware/software integration and software quality. If fostering relationships is a fundamental aspect of your software development approach and you identify yourself as a systems engineer/leader, we’d love to discuss this opportunity with you.
Description
You will lead a team of talented engineers to develop world class embedded software across all of Apple product lines, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Apple TV, Display, AirPods, and Vision Pro, in a fast pace environment. You will collaborate with many cross functional teams to deliver the iconic Apple user experience. You will represent your team and technology in cross functional meetings and partner with many different teams within Apple to plan, resource, execute, drive software quality, and deliver products. Your team should be nimble to handle shifting priorities and new requirements. You have the opportunity to foster a culture that encourages innovation and sets high standards for quality and productivity, and you will be responsible for the development of some of the brightest engineers in the industry!
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in leading a low-level systems software team
- Hands-on expertise in embedded software and software/hardware/silicon integration
- Understanding of operating systems fundamentals
- Capacity to drive complex cross-functional projects, handling partnership management while staying hands-on at a technical level
- Strong communication skills
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of successful and timely product delivery with high quality
- Clarity in decision making
- Comfort with managing multiple tasks in parallel, in tight schedules, with frequent interruptions
- Ability to work in a diverse and fast pace environment, facilitate collaboration across multiple geographical locations, and cultivate an environment of teamwork and innovation
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
