Software Engineering Manager, Telephony, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$195,700–$338,400 / yr
Posted
107 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $267k
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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, Telephony, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

The Software Engineering Manager - Telephony, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems leads a team of engineers developing core calling and messaging technologies across various products. This role involves managing the development of IMS-based services like VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi Calling, as well as RCS, emergency calling, and telephony audio quality. The manager is responsible for setting technical direction, guiding architecture, and overseeing execution from early development through product shipment. Key responsibilities include building analytics systems to improve reliability, managing lab-based validation, and developing automation systems for regression detection. The role requires expertise in C/C++ and systems-level development while navigating complex system boundaries across modem, network, and software layers. Candidates must possess skills in debugging, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with baseband and carrier engineering teams to ensure high-quality cellular call flows and carrier services.

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 and mentor a team of engineers developing core telephony, cellular, and Wi-Fi calling technologies.
  • Drive the development of IMS-based features including VoLTE, VoNR, Wi-Fi Calling, RCS, and emergency calling.
  • Own telephony audio quality, including lab-based validation and cross-team debugging.
  • Manage the design, implementation, and delivery of cellular call flows and carrier services.
  • Build and expand analytics for telephony features to improve reliability and user experience.
  • Resolve complex technical issues across modem, network, and software layers.
  • Develop automation systems and CI workflows to detect regressions and improve code health.
  • Establish engineering practices for design, testing, and release readiness of production-quality systems.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in systems, embedded, or platform development.
  • 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience.
  • Strong programming experience in C and/or C++.
  • Experience delivering production-quality systems across complex environments.
  • Strong fundamentals in architecture, debugging, and performance analysis.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with other teams.
  • Preferred experience with telephony systems including IMS, VoLTE, VoNR, RCS, or emergency calling.
  • Preferred experience with telephony audio systems, codecs, tuning, and cellular protocols like SIP, SDP, MSRP, and MLS.

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