Engineering Manager, Creative Apps

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Creativity Apps team in Cupertino hires an experienced engineering manager to lead a group building next-generation creative editing tools for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, and friends. You will partner with product, design, and cross-functional teams to deliver polished features built on UIKit, AppKit, and modern Apple frameworks, balancing hands-on work with people leadership.

The role requires 3+ years of engineering management, deep iOS/macOS development expertise, experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering management experience
• Deep expertise in iOS and/or macOS app development using UIKit and/or AppKit
• Proven experience delivering complex consumer-facing Mac and iOS apps
• Strong background in software architecture, app frameworks, and UI systems at production scale
• Track record of building cohesive, high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced product environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across multiple workstreams with autonomy
• Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C, with a clear sense of high-quality Apple platform code
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers focused on building full stack creative application features across a variety of verticals
• Drive planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Partner with product management and design to translate creative vision into technically sound, scalable engineering plans
• Represent your team's technical decisions in cross-functional reviews and contribute to broader engineering direction
• Identify and resolve technical risks early, escalating when needed and maintaining a clear view of quality and delivery timelines
• Champion engineering best practices including code quality, testability, and platform fit across your team's codebase

Skills

Engineering management

iOS/macOS development

Swift/Objective-C

System architecture

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Creativity Apps team needs your help shaping the next generation of creative editing tools by working on state-of-the-art technologies to surprise and delight creative pros and enthusiasts alike. You'll be working with the world-class teams behind Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, Pixelmator, and GarageBand to create next-generation tools for creators!Ready to join us? We are looking for an experienced engineering manager who is a passionate creator to manage this impactful team. In this role, you'll work with world class creatives, designers, and engineers to help innovate in the creative space in ways that only Apple can.

Description

In this role, you will directly manage a team of engineers building new intelligent features for Apple's creative application suite. You will partner closely with product, design, and cross-functional teams to plan and deliver polished, innovative features built on UIKit, AppKit, and modern Apple frameworks. Day-to-day, you will balance hands-on technical engagement with first-line people leadership, including hiring, coaching, and growing the engineers on your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers focused on building full stack creative application features across a variety of verticals


• Drive planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams, keeping your team focused and unblocked


• Partner with product management and design to translate creative vision into technically sound, scalable engineering plans


• Represent your team's technical decisions in cross-functional reviews and contribute to broader engineering direction within Creator Studio


• Identify and resolve technical risks early, escalating when needed and maintaining a clear view of quality and delivery timelines


• Champion engineering best practices including code quality, testability, and platform fit across your team's codebase

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering management experience with direct responsibility for a team of individual contributor engineers


• Deep expertise in iOS and/or macOS application development using UIKit and/or AppKit


• Proven experience delivering complex, consumer-facing Mac and iOS apps from concept through App Store release


• Strong background in software architecture, app frameworks, and UI systems at production scale


• Track record of building cohesive, high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced product environment


• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across multiple workstreams with appropriate autonomy


• Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C, with a clear sense of what high-quality Apple platform code looks like


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with creative application development, document-based apps, or rich editing experiences on Apple platforms


• Familiarity with on-device machine learning integration or intelligent creative tooling within consumer apps


• Skilled in navigating cross-functional organizations and aligning designers, product managers, and partner engineering teams around a shared technical direction


• Experience contributing to or consuming first-party Apple frameworks, or meaningful knowledge of Apple platform internals


• Prior experience managing engineers through significant platform transitions, such as SwiftUI adoption or framework migrations

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

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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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