Apple
Director of Software Engineering, Comms Apps Teams
$311K–$497K
Cupertino, California · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Experience
- At least 2 years at Director level or above.
- Education
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
About the job
Leads engineering teams and sets technical direction for Apple’s core communication and productivity apps across iOS and other devices.
What you'll do
- Direct engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery for Phone, FaceTime, Mail, Contacts, and Messages.
- Partner across product, design, platform, services, and external organizations to deliver cohesive, privacy-focused experiences and communication innovations.
- Mentor engineers and managers, build inclusive teams, and align long-term technical execution with product strategy.
What they ask for
- At least 2 years of experience at Director level or above.
- Strong understanding of privacy, security, and encryption in communication applications, and system design for offline-first, sync-enabled, multi-device applications.
- Track record recruiting, mentoring, and developing iOS engineers and building inclusive teams.
- Experience managing technical teams through ambiguity and organizational change; ability to influence stakeholders and communicate technical plans to varied audiences.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
- Track record shipping consumer-scale communication or productivity applications.
Pay
USD $311,100 to $496,900 base salary
Tools
iOS, CarPlay, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac
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