As a Backend Engineering Manager at Apple Retail, you will lead a team of backend engineers responsible for building and operating critical systems that support store operations and customer experiences. This role requires deep technical expertise in distributed systems and application security, along with strong leadership skills to inspire and guide your team. You will work closely with product teams to ensure backend systems meet customer and business needs. Your focus will be on creating reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance the overall customer journey.

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience
• 5+ years of people management experience, including hands-on technical leadership
• Advanced proficiency with Java or equivalent programming language
• Strong understanding of application security principles, including secure API design and threat modeling
• Experience building and operating backend systems in retail or consumer-facing technology environments

• Lead a team of backend engineers in building distributed systems and services for Apple Retail
• Drive technical strategy while engaging in architecture, design, and execution
• Translate customer and business needs into robust and extensible backend systems
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
• Lead significant technology transformations to enhance system reliability and security

• 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.