iOS & macOS Engineering Manager - Spotlight UI

Spotlight is the gateway to everything - from launching apps to answering questions and performing powerful actions - all instantly, directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. As a core system experience, Spotlight plays a critical role in how users interact with their devices every day!

We're looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead the Spotlight UI team in delivering elegant, high-performance search experiences. You'll work alongside a world-class group of engineers and designers to push the boundaries of intuitive interaction!

Description

As Engineering Manager, you'll guide a team at the heart of some of our most visible and impactful work. Your role will include:

- Team Leadership & Growth

Hire, mentor, and support a team of talented engineers. Foster individual growth, set clear expectations, and build a culture of ownership and collaboration.

- Product Execution & Delivery

Partner with designers, product owners, and engineering peers to define and deliver user-facing features that feel magical - all while balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.

- Cross-Functional Partnership

Represent Spotlight UI across the organization. Work closely with system software teams, platform architects, and UX designers to integrate seamlessly into the broader ecosystem.

- Strategic Thinking & Prioritization

Help the team focus on what matters most. Evaluate trade-offs, question assumptions, and guide the team to make thoughtful, data-informed decisions.

- System-Level Understanding

Quickly ramp up on the broader system architecture. Connect the dots between frameworks, UI layers, and platform capabilities to drive innovation from the inside out.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with Apple development environments (iOS/macOS) SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit.

Proven experience building and leading software engineering teams.

Ability to recruit, grow, and retain top talent.

Strong technical foundation and hands-on experience shipping high-quality user features.

A strategic thinker who can manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and teams.

High attention to detail, with a deep understanding of UI and system design trade-offs.

A leader who empowers their team and values integrity, curiosity, and quality.

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