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Get Access To All JobsAt Apple, we are committed to leaving the world better than we found it. The Home Energy team is part of that effort - helping people understand, manage, and shift their home's energy toward cleaner sources. Our work includes features like Grid Forecast, Clean Energy Charging, Clean Energy Guidance, Electricity Usage & Rates, and the EnergyKit developer framework introduced at WWDC.
We are taking this work to the next level - and looking for a leader to take it there with us. The right leader has led engineering teams through multiple product cycles, shipped consumer products at Apple's quality bar, and operates with confidence in cross-org rooms with senior leadership.
Description
As Software Engineering Manager for Home Energy, you will lead an experienced team of engineers shipping cross-platform energy features and growing EnergyKit into a category-defining developer platform. You will partner closely with Apple's server-side energy team on partner integrations (e.g. utilities, appliance providers, OEMs), and represent Home Energy in cross-functional collaboration spanning Design, Environment, Services, Privacy, Security, Legal and Software Engineering leadership.
You will set technical direction, guide architecture and design, and drive execution from early development through product ship across Apple platforms. You will lead people, build partner alignment, and champion Home Energy's strategic role across Apple, while staying hands-on in design, development, and code review.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and grow our world-class team of engineers building Home Energy features across Apple platforms; hire, develop, and define career growth paths
- Set technical direction and architecture for client-side Energy UX features and the EnergyKit framework
- Drive annual WWDC and dot-release delivery, including scoping, prioritization, schedules, end-to-end execution
- Own quality, performance, reliability, and release readiness for energy features and APIs
- Adopt modern AI-assisted workflows across design, development, code review, and delivery to multiply team output
- Partner with Apple's server-side energy team on external-provider data pipelines, provider onboarding, and joint feature launches
- Drive cross-functional alignment with Design, Environment, Services, Privacy, Legal, and Software Engineering leadership; represent Home Energy in reviews
- Hold Apple's privacy and security bar for user energy data
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including Apple platform technologies (iOS/macOS frameworks, Swift/Objective-C, Xcode)
5+ years managing engineering teams that design and ship complex software systems
Track record of successfully launching high-quality consumer products end-to-end
Demonstrated experience leading senior engineers and senior cross-functional projects with tangible org-level impact
Experience using modern developer tools, including AI-assisted workflows
Preferred Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Experience leading and timely delivery of consumer products from concept through launch on a recurring annual release cadence
Experience working with utility, automotive, or energy-industry partners
Experience growing developer-facing platforms or SDKs
Software architecture and system design experience across client, system services, and cloud integration
Ability to make forward progress in the face of constraints and ambiguity
Analytical and proactive attitude
Pay & Benefits
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.
At Apple, we are committed to leaving the world better than we found it. The Home Energy team is part of that effort - helping people understand, manage, and shift their home's energy toward cleaner sources. Our work includes features like Grid Forecast, Clean Energy Charging, Clean Energy Guidance, Electricity Usage & Rates, and the EnergyKit developer framework introduced at WWDC.
We are taking this work to the next level - and looking for a leader to take it there with us. The right leader has led engineering teams through multiple product cycles, shipped consumer products at Apple's quality bar, and operates with confidence in cross-org rooms with senior leadership.
Description
As Software Engineering Manager for Home Energy, you will lead an experienced team of engineers shipping cross-platform energy features and growing EnergyKit into a category-defining developer platform. You will partner closely with Apple's server-side energy team on partner integrations (e.g. utilities, appliance providers, OEMs), and represent Home Energy in cross-functional collaboration spanning Design, Environment, Services, Privacy, Security, Legal and Software Engineering leadership.
You will set technical direction, guide architecture and design, and drive execution from early development through product ship across Apple platforms. You will lead people, build partner alignment, and champion Home Energy's strategic role across Apple, while staying hands-on in design, development, and code review.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and grow our world-class team of engineers building Home Energy features across Apple platforms; hire, develop, and define career growth paths
- Set technical direction and architecture for client-side Energy UX features and the EnergyKit framework
- Drive annual WWDC and dot-release delivery, including scoping, prioritization, schedules, end-to-end execution
- Own quality, performance, reliability, and release readiness for energy features and APIs
- Adopt modern AI-assisted workflows across design, development, code review, and delivery to multiply team output
- Partner with Apple's server-side energy team on external-provider data pipelines, provider onboarding, and joint feature launches
- Drive cross-functional alignment with Design, Environment, Services, Privacy, Legal, and Software Engineering leadership; represent Home Energy in reviews
- Hold Apple's privacy and security bar for user energy data
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including Apple platform technologies (iOS/macOS frameworks, Swift/Objective-C, Xcode)
5+ years managing engineering teams that design and ship complex software systems
Track record of successfully launching high-quality consumer products end-to-end
Demonstrated experience leading senior engineers and senior cross-functional projects with tangible org-level impact
Experience using modern developer tools, including AI-assisted workflows
Preferred Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Experience leading and timely delivery of consumer products from concept through launch on a recurring annual release cadence
Experience working with utility, automotive, or energy-industry partners
Experience growing developer-facing platforms or SDKs
Software architecture and system design experience across client, system services, and cloud integration
Ability to make forward progress in the face of constraints and ambiguity
Analytical and proactive attitude
Pay & Benefits
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Engineering Manager
Map your degree to SOC codes
Software Engineering Manager roles typically file under SOC 11-9041. Confirm your degree field aligns with what the PERM job description requires, because a mismatch between your credentials and the listed minimum requirements can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Engineering Manager roles by employers who have filed PERM applications for this specific occupation, so you start conversations with companies that already understand the process and aren't filing for the first time on your behalf.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in engineering management. If your background fits EB-2, push employers toward that category, since it generally has shorter priority date waits for most countries outside India and China.
Prepare a documented promotion history
PERM auditors scrutinize whether you genuinely meet the job requirements independently of the sponsoring employer. Collect offer letters, performance reviews, and org charts from prior roles that show progressive responsibility, not just years of tenure, in software engineering leadership.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing windows
Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is current in the monthly Visa Bulletin, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently. Confirm with your prospective employer whether they'll support premium processing on the I-140 to accelerate that window.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
PERM requires the offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the employer's compensation is at least at Level II or Level III for a management role, otherwise USCIS may reject the I-140.
Green Card Software Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Engineering Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It qualifies for both categories depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with at least five years of progressive experience in software engineering or a related field. EB-3 covers the role as a skilled worker position requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer selects the category when filing the PERM application, and the choice affects your priority date and overall timeline to permanent residency.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at six years in most cases, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to your specific employer. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary stay, and survives certain employer changes under AC21 portability once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days. The PERM process takes longer upfront but removes the lottery risk entirely.
How long does the full green card process take for a Software Engineering Manager?
The PERM labor certification stage typically runs six months to over a year depending on whether DOL selects the application for audit. After PERM certification, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which takes several months under standard processing. If you're from a country without a significant visa backlog, you may be able to file for adjustment of status shortly after I-140 approval. Applicants born in India or China face longer priority date waits due to per-country annual limits.
Can I switch employers after my employer starts the PERM process?
Switching employers before PERM certification restarts the entire process because the application is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job description. Once your I-140 has been approved and pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a similar role in the same or related occupation without losing your priority date, even if you change employers. Software engineering management roles are generally considered portable under this rule.
How do I find Software Engineering Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Software Engineering Manager positions filtered by employers with documented PERM and EB-2 or EB-3 filing histories. This lets you identify companies that have successfully sponsored candidates in this occupation before, which reduces the risk of an employer agreeing to sponsor and then stalling when they learn the true complexity and cost of the PERM process.