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Engineering Manager - ASE Data Services

Apple· Software and Services
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ShanghaiFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Leader for a team of engineers in China delivering high-performance, distributed datastores and database proxy solutions for Apple’s ASE Data Services. Matrix-embedded into global Data Services teams; bridges local operations with global leadership; drives technical excellence, delivery, and people management.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary manager and mentor for engineers in China, navigating local compliances and work cultures while fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with broader Data Services leadership outside of China to ensure strategic alignment and integration of embedded contributors within global initiatives.
  • Evaluate trade-offs in distributed systems, understand database architectures, and uphold high standards for availability, consistency, performance, and security.
  • Drive engineering best practices, performance tuning, and operational excellence for platforms powering hundreds of millions of Apple users worldwide.
  • Evolve team processes and values, provide technical guidance, support career growth in a dotted-line matrix structure, and promote healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of technical impact.
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience, leading high-performing software development teams.
  • Strong understanding of databases, data services, and distributed systems fundamentals (e.g., relational, NoSQL, data replication, caching).
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to work effectively across time zones and bridge local teams with global leadership.
  • Deep expertise in people management, with understanding of local HR compliances, regulations, and team advocacy.

Skills

Required:Distributed systems design and architectureDatabase technologies (relational, NoSQL)People management in a matrix/embedded model
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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