We are looking to hire an iOS Software Engineering Manager who has a passion for building intuitive, ML driven image generation experiences. We want you to be technically deep and willing to personally deliver this work, while having the interpersonal skills and desire to build and lead an elite team of technical experts doing the same. This person will own the foundational image generation framework that contains the UI that underlies Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand. This person will work closely with design, and must be able to think critically about UI flows and has an eye to the customer experience. In addition, having the technical knowledge to be able to work cross-functionally with both client and ML engineering teams is important. You will help Apple guide the way to democratizing image generation across our ecosystems and 3rd party developers as we build integrate intuitive image generation experiences across the system.
Description
Apple’s Input Experience team is looking for a manager to develop a team who will lead the next generation of software experiences and applications for surfacing image generation UI across the system. We’re a highly multi-functional group working with everything from the backend through to the user interface. You will leverage state-of-the-art Generative AI models to build compelling new features right into Apple products already beloved by billions of customers around the world. In this role you will refine existing functionalities on iOS and macOS that power today’s Apple products as well as inventing new features.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of professional engineering experience
Familiarity with Apple's APIs and development tools, such as SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit
A personal passion for image generation experiences. Driven by the desire to create thoughtfully designed and delivered consumer products
At Apple, important decisions are made by a collection of cross-functional peers. As one of the leaders helping drive advances in Apple Intelligence, you must have high emotional intelligence, patience, and demonstrate expert collaboration with partner teams
Strength in Computer Science, core engineering principles, and modern software development methodologies
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills. You must be ready to personally deliver the work and then be able to build and manage a team that helps you force-multiply that work at-scale
Preferred Qualifications
Software engineering experience with ML applied to real-world problems in customer facing user interfaces. Any professional exposure to or hands-on experience with Generative AI is a plus.
Experience building and managing diverse teams that design and deliver complex software engineering projects, as well as experience leading cross-functional initiatives with a tangible impact on the direction of products that delight customers.
Familiarity with Machine Learning fundamentals
Hands-on experience with image generation experiences
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, or a closely related field
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