Engineering Manager - Watch Face UI & Graphics

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building watch faces for Apple Watch. You will shepherd UI development with a focus on graphics, animation, and performance while partnering with design and product marketing.

This hands-on leadership role requires excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering high-quality software products to market in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building and leading a team of senior and junior engineers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in creating, optimizing, and maintaining watch faces for the Apple Watch.
• Collaborate with design and product marketing to ensure aesthetics and UX align with Apple’s standards.
• Ensure features meet performance and reliability targets across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

UI development

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Software lifecycle

Tools

CoreAnimation

UIKit

SwiftUI

Metal

OpenGL

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building watch faces for Apple Watch. You will shepherd UI development with a focus on graphics, animation, and performance while partnering with design and product marketing.

This hands-on leadership role requires excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering high-quality software products to market in a fast-paced environment.