Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager

San Diego Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

The most powerful AI features are only as good as the data behind them. As the Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager, you will lead the team that ensures Apple's intelligence features have access to the freshest, most complete, and most reliable data from every email provider in the world. From Google and Yahoo to Microsoft Exchange powering enterprise workflows across Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Contacts — your team is the critical foundation that makes intelligence possible. Based in San Diego, you will also help shape and grow Apple's engineering presence at this site, building strong connections to our cross-functional teams in Cupertino. If you believe great AI starts with great data, and you want to lead the team that makes that happen at Apple scale, this role is for you.

Description

As the Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager, you will lead the team responsible for Apple's connectivity to the world's email providers, as well as Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Contacts for our Microsoft enterprise customers. Your leadership will ensure data integrity across all providers, enabling the intelligence features that define the modern Mail experience. You will serve as a key site leader for Apple's Mail engineering presence in San Diego.

Minimum Qualifications

You care about helping others grow in their careers at Apple.
You have a history of hiring and mentoring a diverse team of engineers.
You prioritize building an inclusive team culture where everyone can be heard and the best ideas are the ones we pursue.
You have strong software engineering skills and can act as an arbitrator for tough technical debates.
You aspire to take an Apple-wide perspective in making decisions.
You have a BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

You have some experience with email and communication protocols (e.g., IMAP, SMTP, EWS, CardDAV, CalDAV) and a strong grasp of client/server communication patterns.
You have experience working directly with external partners or third-party services, including negotiating technical integrations and navigating provider-specific constraints.
You have a strong testing philosophy and experience leading or closely collaborating with engineers in test and triage roles, with an emphasis on reliability and data integrity.
You are energized by site-level leadership and the opportunity to help build and scale an engineering location.

About this role

Summary

Lead team ensuring data integrity for Apple's email and communication services.

Job title

Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager

Experience level

null

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Based in San Diego, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

software engineeringemail protocolsclient/server communication

Preferred skills

email protocolsexternal partnerstestingsite leadership

Specializations

email protocolsclient/server communicationdata integritysoftware engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City