Camera and Photos - Software Development Engineering Manager

iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, with billions of photos taken every year! The detailed integration of software and hardware has led to features like Portrait Mode, Cinematic Mode, Night Mode, Action Mode, and Center Stage, which deliver magical experiences that surprise and delight our customers. Are you interested in managing a team that is working on the latest camera features for the iPhone? We are the Camera Technologies & Systems team, and we deliver amazing quality photos and videos by combining state-of-the-art computer vision, image processing, and machine learning. We're looking for a hands-on and experienced software manager. Join us to help build the best cameras in the world!

Description

The Camera Technologies & Systems team is looking for an enthusiastic and talented software manager. The ideal candidate for this role is experienced in leading a software development team and knows how to increase their impact by guiding the efforts of the team.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team to prototype, develop, and integrate cutting-edge imaging and video technologies into our cameras. The candidate needs to show initiative, take ownership of a problem area, and assume responsibility for leading all the related aspects that need to be coordinated to achieve success. The candidate should also be able to make intelligent compromises between several contradictory factors such as quality, performance, and efficiency. The candidate should also be able to clearly communicate while authoritatively driving and leading multiple projects across many teams across USA and UK.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a team of highly skilled engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong programming, debugging, and design skills in C or C++.
• Knowledge in image, video, or signal processing.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems.
• BS or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with GPU or parallel programming.
• Familiarity with common development and debugging tools for embedded/mobile applications.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $228,100 and $393,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Emeryville, CA

Job ID: apple-200627800-3401

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-28T19:19:12