Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager

As the Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager, you will lead the team responsible for Apple's connectivity to the world's email providers, as well as Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Contacts for our Microsoft enterprise customers. Your leadership will ensure data integrity across all providers, enabling the intelligence features that define the modern Mail experience. You will serve as a key site leader for Apple's Mail engineering presence in San Diego.

Responsibilities:

Lead and grow a diverse team of engineers and testing-focused engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and inclusion.

Own Apple's technical relationships with major email providers such as Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft, driving integrations and resolving provider-specific challenges.

Ensure the reliability and integrity of data flowing from all email providers into Mail and Microsoft integration across Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Contacts.

Serve as a site leader in San Diego, partnering with cross-functional teams in Cupertino to integrate the site into the broader Mail organization.

Preferred Qualifications

You have some experience with email and communication protocols (e.g., IMAP, SMTP, EWS, CardDAV, CalDAV) and a strong grasp of client/server communication patterns.

You have experience working directly with external partners or third-party services, including negotiating technical integrations and navigating provider-specific constraints.

You have a strong testing philosophy and experience leading or closely collaborating with engineers in test and triage roles, with an emphasis on reliability and data integrity.

You are energized by site-level leadership and the opportunity to help build and scale an engineering location.

Minimum Qualifications

You care about helping others grow in their careers at Apple.

You have a history of hiring and mentoring a diverse team of engineers.

You prioritize building an inclusive team culture where everyone can be heard and the best ideas are the ones we pursue.

You have strong software engineering skills and can act as an arbitrator for tough technical debates.

You aspire to take an Apple-wide perspective in making decisions.

You have a BS in Computer Science or equivalent

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 $188,200 and $325,500, 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: apple-200662720-3543

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-05-21T19:40:41