Apple Games is looking for an engineering manager to lead the Game Center team, focusing on enhancing social and connected gaming experiences across Apple platforms. The role involves overseeing the development of GameKit, a key technology for game developers. The manager will work closely with various leaders at Apple to ensure that gaming is prioritized as a first-class experience. This position offers the chance to influence how games are created and enjoyed on Apple devices.

• Proven ability to hire, develop, and mentor high-performing engineering teams
• Track record of delivering developer-facing or internal APIs that power great products
• Experience in the game industry, either building games or shipping technologies for game developers
• Deep passion for improving the developer experience and enabling creativity through better tools and frameworks
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of multithreaded concepts, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Experience with iOS or macOS development using Swift or Objective C is preferred but not required

• Lead the Game Center team in developing innovative gaming technologies
• Translate developer feedback into actionable solutions that align with Apple's strategic objectives
• Advocate for games as a first-class experience on Apple devices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the gaming experience
• Guide the team in creating tools and frameworks that improve the developer experience

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.