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Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It allows us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us.
The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for a Sr. Software Engineering Manager for our UI Frameworks Team.
Description
In this role, you will lead a team that that shapes how developers and customers experience our products. Our frameworks define the core of the platform’s user experience. These frameworks establish the patterns, interactions, and capabilities that every user interface and app is built upon. You will champion user experience while working across software, human interface, and hardware teams to deliver intuitive, high-quality interactions. As a people leader, you will invest deeply in mentorship and team development including guiding managers, coaching engineers, and cultivating an inclusive and innovative culture where diverse ideas flourish.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of software development experience, including managing managers and leading multi-level engineering teams.
Demonstrated success as a user-experience-driven product owner, with a passion for creating intuitive, delightful interactions that put the user first.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, particularly design and human interface teams, ensuring solutions meet both technical feasibility and design excellence.
Track record of building and sustaining an inclusive, healthy team culture, fostering diversity of thought, background, and experience, and delivering accessible software for all users.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges while maintaining a broad, Apple-wide perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing on AR/VR platforms with a strong understanding of spatial computing interactions.
Hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Flutter, Xamarin, or similar technologies.
Experience in framework design or user-interaction paradigms.
Familiarity with 3D modeling tools and development environments.
Masterʼs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a world-class, diverse engineering organization responsible for core UI components and infrastructure for VPG along with foundational SwiftUI systems that power volumetric applications and experiences.
Drive a cohesive cross-functional partnership with design, HI, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless, intuitive UI patterns and interactions.
Shape and influence the API strategy for foundational aspects of SwiftUI as they apply to VPG, taking a hands-on and deeply technical approach when needed.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture where every voice is valued, ideas are explored openly, and innovation is encouraged.
Oversee delivery of complex, high-impact software projects, ensuring exceptional quality, performance, accessibility, scalability, and on-time execution.
Serve as a key technical and organizational leader, navigating complex tradeoffs, resolving ambiguity, and ensuring decisions reflect a holistic perspective.
Develop and grow engineering talent at all levels, supporting both engineers and managers through clear expectations, thoughtful coaching, and opportunities for continuous learning.
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