Software Engineering Manager, Retail Engineering

Apple Inc

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Austin, TX
Posted
25 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 · Software Engineering Manager, Retail Engineering

As a Backend Engineering Manager at Apple Retail's Financing and Retail Services team, you will lead a group of backend engineers responsible for building and maintaining distributed systems that power critical online and store experiences globally. Your day-to-day involves hands-on technical leadership, including system architecture, code reviews, and problem-solving, while also driving the hiring and development of high-performing teams. You must have deep expertise in Java or equivalent languages, along with a strong understanding of application security principles and distributed systems at scale. This role demands close collaboration with product managers to ensure robust backend systems that meet compliance, security, and scalability requirements, all while fostering a culture of engineering excellence through best practices in API design, testing, and secure development.

What you'll do

  • Lead design and implementation of secure, high-scale distributed backend services for Apple Retail.
  • Translate customer and business needs into robust backend systems through close partnership with product teams.
  • Ensure engineering excellence by driving strong practices in API design, testing, CI/CD, and secure development.
  • Manage scope, risk, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects with clear communication to stakeholders.
  • Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of backend engineers through regular coaching and career development.
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated backend systems meeting compliance, security, and scalability requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of backend engineering experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on technical leadership and people management
  • Advanced proficiency with Java or equivalent language
  • Strong understanding of application security principles and practices
  • Expertise in designing distributed, high-scale, fault-tolerant systems
  • Experience building secure, reliable backend services for retail environments

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