GUI Software Lead

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 139,500 - 258,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a GUI Software Lead for its Instrument Engineering team in San Diego, California. This role involves shaping the software experience behind Apple’s internal RF test instruments and leading a team dedicated to delivering high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in Apple UI frameworks. Compensation includes a base pay range between $139,500 and $258,100, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry software engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Deep experience with at least one major Apple UI framework.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the GUI software engineering team and technical roadmap.
• Drive end-to-end feature development from requirements to release.
• Collaborate with hardware and UX teams for high-performance interfaces.

Skills

Software engineering

Cross-functional communication

SwiftUI

UIKit

Object Oriented Analysis & Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Join Apple’s Instrument Engineering team, where we design and build the custom RF test instruments that help deliver world‑leading products to our customers. As GUI Software Lead, you’ll shape the software experience behind some of Apple’s most sophisticated internal hardware — crafting interfaces that match the precision and ambition of the instruments themselves. If you’re energized by hardware‑integrated systems, technical leadership, and building something from the ground up, this is your opportunity to make an outsized impact.

Description

The GUI Software Lead owns the technical direction and delivery of graphical interfaces for Apple’s internal RF test instruments. You will build and lead the GUI software discipline, partner closely with hardware, embedded and software teams, and drive feature development end‑to‑end to deliver reliable, high‑performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Build, establish, and manage the GUI software engineering team and own the technical roadmap for GUI applications across internal RF test instruments.
• Drive end‑to‑end feature development — from requirements and design review through implementation, testing, and release — ensuring quality and schedule predictability.
• Collaborate with hardware, platform, and UX teams to deliver high‑performance, reliable interfaces that reflect the complexity of underlying instrument systems.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the team.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical trade‑offs clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• International and/or domestic travel is possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry software engineering experience or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Deep experience with at least one major Apple UI framework: SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading software teams on products that integrate software and hardware.
• Strong grounding in Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and scalable software design principles.
• Working knowledge of UI/UX design practices.
• Familiarity with RF measurements and RF lab equipment.
• Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Compensation and 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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