Software Engineering Manager, Messages Infrastructure jobs in United States
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Apple · 9 hours ago

Software Engineering Manager, Messages Infrastructure

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$198K/yr - $343K/yr
date5+ years exp

Apple is looking for a hands-on engineering manager for the Messages team, passionate about personal communication. This role involves leading engineers to enhance the on-device architecture that manages Messages data and collaborating with various teams to define new features and improve user experience.

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Responsibilities

Lead the team of engineers focused on the on-device architecture that stores, vends, and syncs Messages data across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS
Collaborate closely with peer managers on protocols, security, platform API, and user experience
Work with the design team and other partners to define new features, coordinate engineering plans, prioritize and triage bugs, and deliver on one of the most used messaging apps in the world

Qualification

IOS application developmentMacOS application developmentTeam managementObject-oriented programmingSQLiteCloudKitXPCTeam buildingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

At least 2 years of prior hands-on iOS or macOS application development
Experience with object-oriented programming
Outstanding ability to identify and resolve sophisticated problems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across organizations
Empathetic leader who enjoys mentoring both junior and senior engineers and building diverse, hard-working, high-functioning teams

Preferred

A minimum of 2 years team management experience ideally leading teams developing iOS or macOS applications
At least 5 years of prior hands-on iOS or macOS application development
Experience with SQLite, CloudKit, or XPC
Specific experience defining and driving communication features

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
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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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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