Software Development Manager Jobs in Cupertino, CA

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Our lean, high-impact team is looking for a collaborative and technically skilled Software Development Engineer to help drive innovation and operational improvements across our end-to-end business processes. In this role, you will apply deep technical knowledge, propose new ideas, and contribute to optimizing critical systems making a meaningful impact at the team and department level while continuing to grow your craft at Apple.

Description

As a Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to shaping our technical infrastructure and supporting operational excellence across our business processes. Bringing a thorough understanding of relevant technical concepts, you will exercise independence in solving problems, seek and integrate feedback effectively, and collaborate closely with teammates and cross-functional partners. This role is well suited for an engineer who is ready to take on growing ownership, propose process improvements, and deliver high-quality work with broad impact at the team and department level.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for internal systems and tools
• Diagnose system issues through log analysis and system diagnostics, exercising independent judgment in resolving technical problems
• Build and maintain data visualization dashboards using Tableau to support team decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reliability, and efficiency of software tools and processes, and propose solutions to the team
• Contribute to complex technical projects from planning through delivery, supporting timelines and quality standards
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, assisting teammates as needed and representing the team's work clearly to stakeholders
• Escalate risks and blockers proactively, coming prepared with proposed solutions
• Demonstrate growing awareness of organizational, technical, and program context to prioritize work appropriately
• Support the establishment and maintenance of operational efficiency standards across diagnostics, logistics, and infrastructure processes
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements and automation opportunities, with innovation that has a meaningful impact on the team
• Provide technical guidance to internal partners and assist in coordinating operational workflows
• Share knowledge with junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented team environment
• Actively nurture professional relationships and build your internal network across teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience with demonstrated proficiency in Python, JavaScript (JSON), and SQL
• Experience in data collection, handling, and visualization, including tools such as Tableau
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and content delivery networks (CDNs)
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose system issues through log analysis and system diagnostics
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements and automation solutions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams, prioritize work, and integrate feedback constructively
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to projects within a supply chain, logistics, or operations technology context
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP, Agile PLM, or MDM
• Experience authoring or contributing to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation
• Interest in mentoring

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.