Engineering Manager — Retail, Finance Transformation

In this role, you will guide teams that design and operate foundational data platforms, partner closely with executive stakeholders, and translate complex business needs into trusted systems used across the company. This position requires a strong technical foundation, deep people leadership experience, and the ability to operate at executive altitude. You will own end-to-end execution of highly visible, privacy-first platforms used by senior leadership across the company. You will shape long-term platform strategy, develop senior leaders, and deliver systems that are foundational to Apple’s operational and financial integrity. You will lead with clarity, operate comfortably in ambiguity, and set a high bar for engineering excellence, reliability, and integrity at Apple scale.

Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for data engineering, application engineering, and platform capabilities
Own strategy, architecture, and execution for business-critical data and AI platforms operating at Apple scale
Manage and develop engineering managers and senior technical leaders
Partner closely with finance, retail, legal, privacy, and executive leadership on roadmap and priorities
Deliver trusted metrics and insights used in corporate planning and financial reporting
Drive platform modernization, cost efficiency, and reliability while supporting rapid growth in data volume and use cases
Establish strong engineering standards for quality, privacy, security, and operational excellence
Review and guide complex system designs across batch, streaming, and near real-time workloads
Lead hiring, succession planning, and talent development for a growing organization
Foster a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and data-driven decision making
Translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical direction and execution plans
Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform health and scalability

10+ years of experience in software or data engineering
5+ years in engineering leadership roles
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field

Track record of delivering large, cross-functional initiatives
Deep understanding of data engineering, system design, reliability, and performance at scale
Experience with modern cloud platforms, data stacks, and CI/CD practices
Proven ownership of enterprise-scale data or platform systems supporting critical business workflows
Strong background in distributed systems, data platforms, and analytics infrastructure
Experience defining and executing multi-year platform strategy
Experience leading managers and senior ICs across multiple teams and geographies
Strong hiring, coaching, and performance management skills with track record of building high-performing teams with strong retention and internal growth
Deep understanding of privacy, security, and regulatory requirements in data systems
Ability to balance technical depth, delivery, and people leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively technical and non-technical partners
Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to operate with executive stakeholders, including finance and engineering leadership
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while operating effectively in ambiguous environments.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas quickly become platforms and capabilities that shape how the company operates at global scale. Bring passion, technical depth, and strong leadership, and there’s no limit to the impact you can have. The Retail, Finance Transformation organization is seeking a Engineering Manager to lead data, application, and platform engineering teams responsible for building privacy-first, highly scalable systems that power critical business and financial decisions. At Apple, we follow a simple but essential belief: focus on the user, and all else will follow.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $228,100 and $342,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace

Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.