Senior Software Engineering Manager, Creative Apps

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $237,600–$401,700 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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 · Senior Software Engineering Manager, Creative Apps

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The Senior Software Engineering Manager, Creative Apps joins the Creator Studio team to lead multiple engineering teams in building photography and creative applications for iOS and macOS. This leadership role involves driving technical strategy, defining roadmaps, and managing both engineers and managers. You will partner with product and design teams to translate creative visions into polished features while establishing engineering excellence practices in a landscape of human and machine teaming. Key responsibilities include recruiting talent, mentoring staff, and resolving cross-functional dependencies. The role requires deep expertise in UIKit, AppKit, Swift, and Objective-C, alongside experience with on-device machine learning and intelligent creative tooling. You will solve complex problems related to software architecture, UI systems, and high-performance app development for consumer-facing creative products.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $267050 from 38 postings across 13 companies.

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Skills

Swift Objective-C UIKit AppKit iOS macOS Machine Learning Software Architecture App Store UI Systems

What you'll do

Lead a multi-level team of software engineers and managers building photography and creative apps for iOS and macOS.
Define and drive the technical roadmap for creative feature development.
Translate creative vision into shipped software by partnering with product management and design teams.
Establish engineering excellence practices for developing quality software in a human/machine teaming landscape.
Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent while providing clear career growth paths for ICs and managers.
Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to resolve dependencies and share best practices.
Represent the team in leadership forums to communicate progress, risks, and strategic direction.

What we're looking for

5+ years of engineering management experience, including direct management of both engineers and managers.
Deep expertise in iOS and/or macOS application development using UIKit and/or AppKit.
Proven experience delivering complex, consumer-facing apps from concept through App Store release.
Strong background in software architecture, app frameworks, and UI systems at production scale.
Track record of building and developing high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced product environment.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across multiple concurrent workstreams with minimal direction.
Hands-on experience with photography, imaging, or creative application development on Apple platforms (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).

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