Software Engineering Manager, Developer Publications

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $281k
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This role pays more than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$228,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $281k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $175,000–$277,600 across 1590 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Manager, Developer Publications

The Software Engineering Manager, Developer Publications leads the Platform engineering team responsible for services, Xcode integrations, and DocC, which is an open source documentation compiler. This role involves managing the design, development, and delivery of features used by both internal engineers and third-party developers. Day-to-day responsibilities include participating in product discussions, mapping functional requirements to technical designs, tracking project schedules, writing architecture proposals, and conducting code reviews. The manager will also drive quality improvements, hire new team members, and provide mentorship and coaching. Preferred technical skills include experience with Xcode, Swift, and developing for Apple platforms. The role focuses on the core problem of creating high-quality developer tools and framework-level support for documentation workflows within Xcode and the developer website to ensure seamless internal and external content delivery.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 35 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of features for developer tools and documentation workflows.
  • Map functional requirements to technical designs and project schedules during product development discussions.
  • Write detailed architecture and design proposals for internal and external developer products.
  • Track delivery schedules and manage dependencies across various projects.
  • Communicate with cross-functional teams regarding system architecture, APIs, and project status.
  • Participate in design and code reviews produced by the engineering team.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and engineering processes.
  • Hire, mentor, and coach engineers to provide growth opportunities for the team.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing software engineering teams.
  • Prior experience as a software engineer with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers.
  • Experience with project planning and resource allocation.
  • Experience shipping high-quality user-facing products and features.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred experience with Xcode, Swift, and developing for Apple platforms.
  • Ability to communicate complex engineering topics like system architecture and API design to cross-functional teams.

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