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Apple · 1 month ago

Director of Software Engineering, Comms Apps Teams

positionCupertino, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$305K/yr - $487K/yr

Apple is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the engineering teams responsible for essential communication and productivity experiences on iOS. The role involves driving the technical vision and execution for applications like FaceTime, Mail, and Messages, ensuring high quality and performance for hundreds of millions of users.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for engineering teams building Phone, FaceTime, Mail, Contacts, and Messages, and drive architectural decisions that ensure seamless integration across Comm Apps at massive scale
Partner with Human Interface, iOS Platform, and Services teams to deliver cohesive user experiences across Apple’s ecosystem and drive adoption of new iOS frameworks and capabilities
Champion privacy-first engineering practices, including end-to-end encryption implementations and engineering excellence standards for real-time communication, data synchronization, and offline capabilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning CarPlay, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac to ensure continuity features work flawlessly
Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers while building inclusive, high-performing teams, and collaborate with carrier partners and standards bodies on telephony and messaging innovations
Establish long-term technical direction by aligning engineering execution with product strategy and platform evolution

Qualification

PrivacySecuritySystem designUser experience designProject planningIOS engineeringTechnical communicationTeam managementStakeholder alignmentCross-functional collaborationMentoring

Required

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

Preferred

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

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

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
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2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
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2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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