Apple · 5 months ago
Platform Systems Engineering Manager
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$188K/yr - $326K/yr
3+ years expApple is seeking a passionate and strategic leader for the Platform Systems Engineering Manager role. In this position, you will lead and grow a team responsible for the design, development, and deployment of automation tools and systems, ensuring efficient product delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers focused on platform productization, test automation, and tooling development
Define and execute the technical roadmap for productization automation systems, aligning with broader organizational goals and product timelines
Drive architecture and design decisions for scalable automation frameworks, ensuring best practices in software development and quality
Partner with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to understand requirements and influence early design decisions
Establish and track key quality metrics, ensuring high standards throughout the software delivery lifecycle
Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and dependencies across multiple product launches
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team
Communicate effectively with senior leadership on progress, risks, and strategic initiatives
Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools, and technologies across the organization
Own the end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure supporting Apple's platform productization efforts
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, with a track record of building and developing technical talent
Strong technical background in low-level systems, including computer architecture and Unix-based operating systems
Experience with systems programming languages (C, C++) and scripting languages (Python)
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-phase technical projects from conception to launch
Deep understanding of software quality practices, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD systems
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across organizations and influence without direct authority
Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving abilities and experience making technical trade-off decisions under constraints
Experience with source control management (Git) and modern software development workflows
Preferred
Experience in firmware, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration domains
Background in Apple silicon, ARM architecture, or other SoC platforms
Hands-on experience with automation platforms such as Django, Dagster, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration tools
Knowledge of database systems (Postgres, MySQL) and distributed systems architecture
Track record of building or scaling automation infrastructure and developer tools
Experience with agile development methodologies and leading teams in fast-paced environments
Previous experience in a quality engineering or test automation leadership role
Strong data-driven approach to decision making and quality measurement
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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