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Manager, Manufacturing Software

Today Austin, TX

The Manufacturing Design team enables the mass production of Apple's entire product line from iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks to the Mac Pro, AppleTV and Apple Watch. Part of the magic that makes all of this possible is a robust set of applications and systems designed and developed by Apple that support the production of a product from prototype to announcement and beyond.

The applications we build are used daily by the people at Apple that design our products along with those that figure out how to make them at scale. This includes Manufacturing Design Engineers, Product Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, along with our Suppliers. We work closely with them to design and architect the best solutions for the challenges faced when making the highest quality hardware products.

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Description

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager with experience in Product as well to lead a team responsible for a critical manufacturing system at Apple. You'll be based in Austin with the Software Engineers and collaborate closely with the Product Leader based in Cupertino. You'll work closely with the Tech Lead to balance shipping features with addressing technical debt.

Our team is responsible for building an application that enables Apple to manufacture every product. You should be good at anticipating, but not over-architecting your solutions. You are able to articulate clear and simple solutions for complex problems. Once a year, you'll be expected to travel to Shanghai to meet with our in-region counterparts and end users. ","responsibilities":"Define long-term vision and roadmap for the product with the head of organization

Participate in technical and design discussions with leads of the team

Plan and scope features alongside Product Designer, Developers, and other stakeholders

Own development process with dev tech lead (sprints, standups, retros, planning, etc.)

Collaborate with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Product Design (hardware), Ops, and the Supply Chain to provide the right solutions for our teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with React.js, Node.js, Docker, and PostgreSQL is a plus

Manufacturing experience or exposure is a plus, but not required

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of technical (engineering) people management experience

4+ years managing a software team focused on web applications

Experience leading product from idea to shipping

Experience building and managing technical teams across the full stack; API, UI, DevOps, Infra, etc

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX
Job ID: apple-200646331-0157_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-14T19:15:22

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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