Software Development Manager, Device Services
Core
Lead a nine-person team managing Apple's shared device-testing infrastructure, including physical labs, device fleets, and supporting software.
Role type
Senior engineering manager (infrastructure & device services)
Builds
Device-testing infrastructure for Apple's operating systems and apps
Domain
Consumer electronics / Distributed systems infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Team leadership, distributed systems, infrastructure reliability, automation, incident response, cross-team coordination, technical architecture, AI/LLM tool adoption
Preferred skills
Leading teams through operational consolidation, full-stack system ownership, distributed team management, partner relationship building, Linux/macOS, virtualization, Python/Go/Ruby
Technologies
Linux, macOS, Python, Go, Ruby/Rails, relational databases, NoSQL databases
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a nine-person team of software and systems engineers; Establish predictable delivery through planning and incident discipline; Own operational health of shared device-testing infrastructure; Drive cross-team infrastructure programs to completion; Build collaborative team culture; Guide technical trade-offs and coach senior engineers; Represent team to partners and leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC manager