Software Engineer (Front End), Retail and Marcom Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Senior Email Developer to act as a technological leader for Apple’s direct marketing program. This role works closely with Marcom, Retail Marketing, and internal technical groups at Apple to manage thestandards and practices around email development, and to influence the direction of internal email-related tooling. This developer must be comfortable with ambiguity and shifting schedules, and be able to provide leadership with limited direction. This person must be able to balance technical and design excellence, even in areas where they may conflict. Minimum Qualifications HTML, CSS, & DM Development: 6-10 years of experience developing direct marketing email platforms with advanced HTML5/CSS knowledge and demonstrated ability to hand-code emails compatible with all major mail clients (Outlook,Gmail, Apple Mail, etc.) JavaScript & API Development: Proficient in JavaScript fundamentals, ES6+ features, and API implementations with strong understanding of email client rendering differences Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Independent & Strong Collaborator: Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to work independently while engaging effectively with internal teams and stakeholders Proven track record of driving efficiency gains, streamlining team operations, and improving process effectiveness whilemaintaining or increasing platform capabilities Strong architectural decision-making skills with experience introducing new technologies and processes within a team Experience with web graphics manipulation, CSS/JavaScript animations, semantic HTML5, and modular CSS usingmodern layout methods Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React), NodeJS, and package managers (NPM, yarn) along withproficiency in functional and object-oriented programming principles Knowledge of browser performance optimization, security best practices, accessibility standards, and familiarity withinternational webmail clients Demonstrated success in team consolidation efforts while simultaneously increasing platform effectiveness and output Track record of mentoring engineers, guiding requests to completion, and fostering positive team environments through constructive feedback Strong presentation and negotiation skills with proven ability to build robust client and cross-functional relationships