Sr. Engineering Leader, Apple Services Engineering

A technology company that has reinvented industries with products like Mac, iPhone, iPad, and services including App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay.
$293,300 - $468,500
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer
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Description For Sr. Engineering Leader, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) is seeking a seasoned Engineering Leader to oversee their Rights and Pricing engineering team. This role is crucial in managing the systems that power the economics behind major Apple services including the App Store, Apple Music, TV+, and more. The position requires a leader who can handle complex technical and business initiatives while ensuring proper monetization across Apple's service ecosystem.

The role involves managing systems that handle digital contracts, provider setup, and complex calculations across hundreds of millions of products in 175+ territories. As a hands-on engineering leader, you'll be responsible for both direct feature development and overall architecture direction. You'll work closely with various departments including Product, Business, Legal, and Operations to develop and support new features for customers and content providers.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of management experience in software engineering, with expertise in leading multi-level engineering organizations. You should excel in managing complex technical projects, possess superior communication skills, and have a strong understanding of data modeling and distributed systems. The role offers a competitive base pay range of $293,300 to $468,500, along with comprehensive benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and educational support.

This position represents a unique opportunity to impact Apple's services ecosystem while working with cutting-edge technology and leading a team of talented engineers. You'll be responsible for systems that ensure fair compensation for artists, creators, developers, and rights-holders while maintaining compliance with global regulations. The role demands someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and thrives in uncertainty while maintaining precision and quality.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Engineering Leader, Apple Services Engineering

  • Oversee distributed engineering team driving Rights and Pricing engineering for Apple Services
  • Manage systems for digital contracts and provider setup
  • Drive features and provide software architecture direction
  • Engage with Product, Business, Legal, Operations, and Engineering leadership
  • Drive culture of quality and precision
  • Represent engineering in cross-functional meetings
  • Collaborate on roadmap planning
  • Manage retail/wholesale/tax calculations at scale

Requirements For Sr. Engineering Leader, Apple Services Engineering

  • 12+ years management experience in software engineering
  • Proven track record of managing complex technical projects
  • Superior communication and presentation skills
  • Skilled negotiator with experience in change management
  • Experience working cross functionally in matrix organizations
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and data stores
  • Experience building SOX-compliant systems and internal tools
  • BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent work experience

Benefits For Sr. Engineering Leader, Apple Services Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee discount on products
  • Free services

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