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Join the team creating Apple's most personal product. Apple Watch continues to blur the boundary between physical object and user interface. Watch Faces are at the forefront of this personalized user experience. Part art, part utility, always innovative. Help us build the next generation of human-computer interaction.

The watchOS Platform group is seeking an energetic and ambitious software engineering manager to lead a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers in creation, optimization, and maintenance of watch faces for the Apple Watch. This role demands a deep expertise in UI development, with a strong focus on computer graphics, animation, and performance optimization. You'll collaborate closely with design and product marketing teams, ensuring that watch faces not only meet technical standards but also align with Apple's design aesthetics and product vision.

Description

The position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. The ability to work as a teammate is significant, as this hands-on position requires multi-functional collaboration with engineers and leaders across domains. Experience leading a software development team, as well as a consistent track record of bringing products to market, are critical to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience defining and driving application or systems architecture

Expertise in low level computer graphics languages such as Metal or OpenGL

Ability to work with technology partners at all levels of the stack, from hardware, sensors, and firmware to frameworks and applications

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Minimum Qualifications

Experience building and leading a team of senior and junior engineers

Strong background building customer-facing User Interfaces

Expertise in UI layout, animation and user interaction systems, such as CoreAnimation, UIKIt, SwiftUI, or Metal

Experience working closely with design partners and familiarity with design practices

Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience with software development and lifecycle management

Solid computer science fundamentals

Strong product sense and the ability to balance technical feasibility with user experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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 $206,200 and $356,400, 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.

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Industry: Technology

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