Senior Engineering Manager - Core Data Libraries

Apple is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the development and optimization of our core data libraries on our data platform

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of software engineers specializing in Spark, Iceberg, and related technologies
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting their professional growth
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for training and development
• Manage team workload, prioritize projects, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for our data processing platform, aligning with Apple's overall data strategy
• Drive innovation in data processing techniques, exploring new technologies and approaches to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable data pipelines using Spark and Iceberg
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of our data processing infrastructure
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate our data processing technologies with other Apple systems and services
• Partner with data scientists, data engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand their data processing needs and requirements
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Advocate for best practices in data processing and engineering
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment across different teams

• 12+ years of software development experience, with a focus on data processing at scale
• 8+ years of engineering people management experience—leading, mentoring, and growing teams
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering managers
• Deep expertise in open source data platform technologies like Apache Spark and Apache Iceberg
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field of study

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
• Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance

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