Software Engineering Manager - Telephony, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Software Engineering Manager - Telephony, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

As a Software Engineering Manager in the Telephony group, you’ll lead a team developing critical technologies for cellular communication and calling features. The work includes IMS subsystems (VoLTE, VoNR, Wi‑Fi), RCS, emergency calling, telephony audio quality, diagnostics, and analytics. You’ll set technical direction, guide architecture and design, and drive execution from early development through product shipment. This role also includes ownership of telephony audio quality and lab‑based validation in San Diego, and opportunities to build automation systems that improve regression detection and software quality.

You should be comfortable across complex system boundaries, debugging challenging issues, and driving improvements in quality, reliability, and engineering efficiency.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers working on telephony technologies
• Drive development of IMS‑based features including VoLTE, VoNR, Wi‑Fi Calling, and RCS and emergency calling
• Own telephony CS audio development and quality, including lab‑based validation and testing
• Interface with telephony audio teams across Apple to debug issues and maintain quality of Telephony audio
• Build and expand analytics for telephony features to improve reliability and user experience
• Drive design, implementation, and delivery of cellular call flows and carrier services
• Partner with baseband, iOS/watch
  
  OS software teams, QA, carrier engineering
• Provide technical leadership in C/C++ and systems‑level development
• Own quality, performance, reliability, and release readiness
• Lead debugging and resolution of complex issues across modem, network and software layers
• Define and potentially lead development of automation systems to detect regressions and improve code health
• Establish strong engineering practices for design, testing, and delivery
• Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent

• 8+ years of experience in systems, embedded, or platform development
• 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience
• Strong programming experience in C and/or C++
• Experience delivering production‑quality systems across complex environments
• Strong fundamentals in architecture, debugging, and performance analysis
• Experience working cross‑functionally with other teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Laser‑focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
• Passionate, inquisitive, and innovative in tackling everyday problems
• Experience with modern developer tools, including AI‑assisted workflows

• Experience with telephony systems, including IMS, VoLTE, VoNR, RCS, or emergency calling
• Experience with telephony audio systems, codecs, and tuning
• Experience designing automation or CI systems for regression detection and quality improvement
• Deep expertise in C/C++ including concurrency and performance optimization
• Familiarity with cellular protocols like SIP, SDP, MSRP, and MLS

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $188,200 and $283,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees may become shareholders through Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs, including restricted stock units and purchase at a discount in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to your career. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation assistance.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. By welcoming diverse perspectives, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.