Software Engineering Manager, Home Kit

3 weeks ago• Cupertino, CA
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The Home Kit team provides the foundation that enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and crafting experiences that revolutionize the way people interact with the accessories around them. The team is seeking a hands on, technically focused, hardworking engineering manager to help build take Home automation platform to the next level.

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As manager of the team you'll have the opportunity to work with experts in their field to build new and expand on existing Home Kit features on i Phone, AppleTV, and Home Pod. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong technical, communication, and project management skills to handle responsibilities including:

• Driving software development via architecture discussions, coding, and code reviews
• Defining product features, functional specs, resource planning, and development schedules
• Scoping and prioritizing features and bug fixes
• Representing the team and its technology in technical and project meetings
• Advising and encouraging engineering best practices to deliver quality features
• Defining and growing a diverse and world class engineering team.","responsibilities":"Passion for hands-on software development, with the ability to design and implement simple, elegant, and scalable solutions to complex technical problems-all while leading a team.

Proven experience managing and mentoring engineers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture, and supporting career development in alignment with Apple's high standards of excellence.

Track record of driving successful project execution end-to-end, owning delivery, and continuously evolving engineering processes to improve quality and efficiency .

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Strong partnership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across design, engineering, and business teams-balancing technical needs with user impact.

Deep technical expertise in native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C), along with a solid foundation in computer science principles such as algorithms, data structures, and system design.

Ability to lead through ambiguity, applying sound judgment and decision-making to move forward despite constraints.

Clear and concise communicator, capable of influencing across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A creative and curious mindset with a strong desire to solve real-world problems through innovative software experiences.

Genuine interest in the smart home space, with a user-first perspective and appreciation for Apple's ecosystem and design philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications8+ years of software developer experience

5+ years management experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent domain with 5+ years experience in software development and 3 years of management experience.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA

Job ID: apple-200623518-3337_rxr-660

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-07T19:12:53
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