Software Engineering Manager, Mail Intelligence

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Manager

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As the Mail Intelligence Engineering Manager at Apple, you will play a crucial role in integrating advanced machine learning technologies into the Mail application across various platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. This position is not just about managing a team; it's about leading innovation and transforming the user experience through intelligent features. Your responsibilities will include enhancing Mail Search capabilities and introducing generative, summarization, and categorization features that will redefine how users interact with their emails. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of engineers focused on bringing intelligence to Apple Mail. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the development of features that leverage machine learning to create a smarter, more intuitive Mail experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including machine learning experts, project managers, and designers, to define and implement these intelligent features. This requires a blend of hands-on technical management and strategic vision to push the boundaries of what the Mail app can achieve. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the integration of new technologies into the Mail app, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability of the backend systems that support these intelligent features. You will represent the Mail Intelligence team in technical and project meetings, driving alignment with broader Apple initiatives and ensuring that the team’s contributions are recognized and valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Mail Intelligence engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including machine learning, project management, and design, to define and implement intelligent features.
• Oversee the integration of new technologies into the Mail app, driving improvements in areas like search, generative features, summarization, and categorization.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of the backend systems that power these intelligent features.
• Represent the Mail Intelligence team in technical and project meetings, driving alignment with broader Apple initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering skills with a history of hiring and mentoring a diverse team of engineers.
• Ability to prioritize building an inclusive team culture where everyone can be heard and the best ideas are pursued.
• Experience in making decisions with an Apple-wide perspective.
• Expertise in machine learning and AI integration, particularly in building intelligent features within consumer applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with backend client work, such as indexing information and enabling data-driven models.
• Strong product sense and a desire to lead in a groundbreaking area.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities