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Software Engineering Manager - Telephony, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple· Software and Services
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$195.7k - $338.4kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Hands-on Software Engineering Manager leading engineers building core calling and messaging technologies across Apple products, focusing on telephony features, IMS subsystems, diagnostics, analytics, and carrier integration in San Diego.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers working on telephony technologies
  • Drive development of IMS-based features including VoLTE, VoNR, Wi-Fi Calling, as well as RCS and emergency calling
  • Own telephony CS audio development and quality, including lab-based validation and testing
  • Interface with Telephony audio teams across Apple to debug issues and maintain quality of Telephony audio
  • Build and expand analytics for telephony features to improve reliability and user experience
  • Drive design, implementation, and delivery of cellular call flows and carrier services
  • Partner with baseband, iOS/watchOS software teams, QA, carrier engineering
  • Provide technical leadership in C/C++ and systems-level development
  • Own quality, performance, reliability, and release readiness
  • Lead debugging and resolution of complex issues across modem, network and software layers
  • Define and potentially lead development of automation systems (e.g., continuous integration workflows) to detect regressions and improve code health
  • Establish strong engineering practices for design, testing, and delivery
  • Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in systems, embedded, or platform development
  • 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience
  • Strong programming experience in C and/or C++
  • Experience delivering production-quality systems across complex environments
  • Strong fundamentals in architecture, debugging, and performance analysis
  • Experience working cross-functionally with other teams
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to customers
  • Passionate and inquisitive, with ability to tackle everyday problems innovatively
  • Experience using modern developer tools, including AI-assisted workflows

Skills

Required:C/C++Systems architectureDebugging and performance analysis
Nice to have:Automation/CI design

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Employee stock purchase plan and stock programs
Last updated Jul 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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