Apple
Software Engineering Manager, Retail Engineering
Found: May 14, 2026
This role is based in Austin, Texas.
What you'll do:
- Lead design and implementation of secure, high-scale distributed backend services.
- Partner with product managers to shape roadmaps and co-own outcomes.
- Stay hands-on with system architecture and technical problem-solving.
- Drive engineering excellence through best practices in API design and automated testing.
- Manage scope, risk, and delivery across multiple projects.
- Hire and develop a high-performing team of backend engineers.
- Collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and scalability.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of backend engineering experience.
- 5+ years of people management experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Java or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of application security principles.
- Experience with distributed systems and fault-tolerant design.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in retail or consumer-facing technology environments.
- Strong executive communication skills.
- Experience leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.