Core Services Media API Engineering Manager, Platforms Team

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted
104 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Core Services Media API Engineering Manager, Platforms Team

The Core Services Media API Engineering Manager - Platforms Team is a Senior Engineering Manager role leading a geographically distributed team of software engineers. You will own, develop, and maintain the online content system housing catalog and editorial metadata for various services. Daily responsibilities include developing new product features, managing the API gateway, and overseeing caching and content liveness systems. You will drive engineering solutions for globally distributed APIs, work with NoSQL data stores to address the CAP theorem, and shape data modeling strategies for horizontal scalability. Required technical skills include Java, Scala, Clojure, and NoSQL stores like Solr, Redis, Memcached, Cassandra, or Voldemort. You will also utilize Big Data technologies like Spark and Flink to solve complex infrastructure and platform challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead a geographically distributed team of software engineers to develop and maintain online content systems.
  • Drive engineering solutions for a globally distributed API and NoSQL data stores to ensure horizontal scalability.
  • Oversee caching and content liveness systems to maintain the reliability and performance of Apple services.
  • Translate product requirements into actionable engineering decisions and technical roadmaps.
  • Negotiate cross-functional technical requirements and advocate for foundational infrastructure investments.
  • Manage the hiring, performance, and professional growth of senior engineering talent.
  • Participate in hands-on technical discussions, including code reviews and production troubleshooting.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Science.
  • 10+ years of experience in a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience building and managing engineering teams central to product and platform development.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior technical leadership, including Directors and VPs.
  • Expertise in scalable web services, globally distributed systems, and multi-functional feature delivery.
  • Expertise with NoSQL data stores such as Solr, Redis, Memcached, Cassandra, Voldemort, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience with Java and functional languages such as Scala and Clojure.
  • Experience managing teams with presence across multiple international locations and time zones (preferred).

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