Engineering Manager, Creative Apps

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Creative Apps

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Engineering Manager, Creative Apps will lead a team of engineers within the Creativity Apps team to develop next-generation intelligent features for a suite of creative applications. The manager will handle first-line people leadership, including hiring, coaching, and growing engineers, while balancing hands-on technical engagement. Key responsibilities include driving planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams, translating creative visions into scalable engineering plans, and championing best practices like code quality and testability. The role requires deep expertise in iOS and macOS development using UIKit, AppKit, Swift, and Objective-C. The work involves building full-stack features for professional creative tools, focusing on document-based apps, rich editing experiences, and on-device machine learning integration to solve complex technical challenges for creative professionals and enthusiasts.

What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $277275 from 82 postings across 25 companies.

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Skills

Swift Objective-C UIKit AppKit SwiftUI iOS macOS Software Architecture Machine Learning App Store Code Quality Testability

What you'll do

Manage a team of engineers building full-stack features for creative applications.
Drive planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Translate creative visions into scalable engineering plans with product and design teams.
Represent technical decisions in cross-functional reviews and contribute to broader engineering direction.
Identify and resolve technical risks while maintaining clear quality and delivery timelines.
Champion engineering best practices including code quality, testability, and platform fit.
Provide first-line people leadership including hiring, coaching, and growing team members.

What we're looking for

3+ years of engineering management experience with direct responsibility for a team of individual contributor engineers.
Deep expertise in iOS and/or macOS application development using UIKit and/or AppKit.
Proven experience delivering complex, consumer-facing Mac and iOS apps from concept through App Store release.
Strong background in software architecture, app frameworks, and UI systems at production scale.
Track record of building cohesive, high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced product environment.
Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C with a clear sense of high-quality Apple platform code.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Hands-on experience with creative application development, document-based apps, or rich editing experiences (preferred).