Senior Manager, Automation & Tools - Camera & Photos

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$267,800–$401,700 / yr
Posted
159 days ago
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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 Manager, Automation & Tools - Camera & Photos

The Sr. Manager, Automation & Tools - Camera & Photos leads the Automation & Tools organization within the Camera & Photos SWE team. This leader will define the vision for engineering productivity, quality, and scale by building tools and workflows that transform how imaging software is developed, tested, and delivered. Key responsibilities include leading automation strategy, scaling CI/CD systems for complex imaging pipelines, and driving the adoption of agentic AI systems for test creation, debugging, and workflow orchestration. The role requires expertise in software engineering, test automation, and developer productivity tooling. Candidates must navigate complex imaging pipelines and hardware/software integration while utilizing skills in LLM-based agents, simulation, synthetic data generation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to solve bottlenecks in the development of world-class imaging features.

What you'll do

  • Lead the strategy and execution of automation for the Camera & Photos engineering organization.
  • Build tools that reduce manual effort while increasing software coverage and reliability.
  • Drive the adoption of agentic AI systems for test creation, debugging, and workflow orchestration.
  • Scale CI/CD systems to support complex imaging pipelines and hardware/software integration.
  • Establish metrics and feedback loops to continuously improve engineering quality and efficiency.
  • Hire, mentor, and grow a team of engineers focused on automation and AI-powered tooling.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and unlock productivity gains.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, or developer productivity tooling.
  • 5+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong background in test automation, CI/CD systems, or large-scale developer infrastructure.
  • Track record of improving engineering velocity and product quality at scale.
  • Deep understanding of software development lifecycles in complex, cross-functional environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior technical and product leaders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with imaging systems, camera pipelines, or media processing workflows (preferred).

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