Senior Software Engineering Manager, SSP Data
Apple
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 18, 2025
Summary
Posted:
Role Number:200586831
Our mission in Sensor Software and Prototyping (SSP) Data is to power the design and development of the best products in the world through Data, while championing quality, privacy, safety, and an ethical experience! Our software and infrastructure has powered the Data to create some of Apple’s groundbreaking features in Health such as Heart Rate and ECG; Sensing features such as TouchID, FaceID, Multitouch, Hand Gestures on Watch; and Computer Vision features like SLAM, Scene Understanding, Gaze tracking, and Hand and Body Tracking. SSP Data is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to own the Software Engineering teams responsible for our data collection software on both prototype and shipping hardware across the Apple ecosystem (examples: VisionPro, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad) and integrating these with ground truth sensing devices. The role includes responsibility for overseeing the strategic and tactical directions of our software and related technologies, orchestrating a roadmap that aligns the strategic goals with the needs of many internal cross-functional partner teams.
Description
Lead the software team that delivers Data for some of Apple’s most innovative features. In this highly visible position, you will collaborate with multi-functional and cross-discipline teams across Apple to drive strategy and execution of a software platform that will power the data needed for new hardware and software features - from small, focused research studies to large-scale worldwide operations. - Mentor and develop new leaders and cultivate team career growth - Provide both tactical and strategic planning along with strong leadership skills - Drive data collection infrastructure strategy across the Apple device ecosystem - Communicate at the executive level in shaping data roadmaps
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or similar area
- 5+ years leading a team focused on macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS or watchOS development
- 3+ years leading at least one manager
- Have in-depth knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, or C++
- A proven track record of strategic leadership of a large team, and a history of executing on pivotal initiatives
- Outstanding leadership and team management skills, with a focus on team building and individual development
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-10 years of senior leadership experience managing software engineering teams
- Fast learner of complex hardware and software systems and unfamiliar technologies
- You are flexible and comfortable with ambiguity — able to rapidly optimize across many variables and values to make the best decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Readily builds rapport, inspiration, and credibility across large organizations
- Experience crafting and implementing outstanding user interfaces and customer experience
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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