Director of Software Engineering, Comms Apps Teams

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

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. Join Internet Technologies & User Privacy to lead the engineering
teams responsible for defining and delivering the essential communication and
productivity experiences that are at the heart of iOS. Drive the technical
vision and execution for applications used by hundreds of millions of users
daily, setting the standard for quality, performance, and role in defining the
user experience around Contacts, FaceTime, Mail, Messages, and Phone.

DESCRIPTION

This role requires collaboration across teams and close partnerships with
Product Marketing, Human Interface, and Services to align on strategic
directives.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience at Director level or above.
• Strong understanding of privacy, security, and encryption in communication applications, and excellence in system design for offline-first, sync-enabled, multi-device applications.
• Passion for crafting intuitive, accessible, and delightful user experiences, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills that lead to the best outcomes for the customer.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across hardware, software, and services organizations.
• Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing world-class iOS engineers, including experience with career development and building inclusive teams.
• Excellence in technical communication for audiences ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership.
• Experience managing technical teams through ambiguity, organizational change, and evolving priorities.
• Proven ability to translate leadership goals into actionable tasks, supported by experience in project planning and executive reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent work experience, with a proven track record shipping consumer-scale communication or productivity applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees