Director of Software Engineering, Comms Apps Teams

This role requires collaboration across teams and close partnerships with Product Marketing, Human Interface, and Services to align on strategic directives. Minimum Qualifications At least 4 years of experience at Director level or above. Strong understanding of privacy, security, and encryption in communication applications, and excellence in system design for offline-first, sync-enabled, multi-device applications. Passion for crafting intuitive, accessible, and delightful user experiences, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills that lead to the best outcomes for the customer. Ability to influence and align stakeholders across hardware, software, and services organizations. Track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing world-class iOS engineers, including experience with career development and building inclusive teams. Excellence in technical communication for audiences ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership. Experience managing technical teams through ambiguity, organizational change, and evolving priorities. Proven ability to translate leadership goals into actionable tasks, supported by experience in project planning and executive reporting. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent work experience, with a proven track record shipping consumer-scale communication or productivity applications.