Summary
The documentation engineering team is responsible for creating developer tools and framework-level support for the documentation workflows in Xcode, Swift Playgrounds, and the developer website.

We're looking for a software engineering manager to manage the backend and infrastructure team - the team is responsible for the services, infrastructure, API's and data stores that power documentation both internally and externally at Apple. The ideal candidate wants to tackle big problems, has a vision for the product, and cares about getting the little details right.

As a manager on this team, you will be responsible for leading the design, development and delivery of backend systems and infrastructure that 3rd party developers and Apple engineers will use every day. This is an excellent opportunity to work with us to build an extraordinary development team and deliver high quality products.

We are looking for an individual with a strong desire to learn. Nobody is expected to have experience with all the skills below, we value candidates from all experiences and backgrounds. Please don't hesitate to apply if you don't meet all of the below criteria.

Key Qualifications
Experience shipping high quality user facing products and features
Experience with: API Development, Databases (relational and non-relational), Infrastructure and System Design
Experience fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Ability to understand problems and designs at a very low level, with the expectation to contribute to and challenge decisions related to architecture, development, and operational processes
Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams about various engineering topics such as system architecture, detailed design, APIs, project schedules, testing strategies, etc.

Description
This will be your opportunity to be part of a highly motivated team who build-first class developer tools and apply them in innovative ways. Our team is diverse, dynamic and passionate about the products we build.

Your responsibilities include:
- Participate in product development discussions and map functional requirements to a technical design and a project schedule
- Track delivery schedule and related dependencies - Write detailed architecture and design proposals
- Communicate with external teams on various aspects such as technical design, project schedule, and project status
- Participate in design and code reviews produced by engineers
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and processes
- Grow team by hiring great and diverse engineers
- Provide growth opportunities by mentoring / coaching engineers in the team

Education & Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics (or equivalent experience)

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