Tech Lead Manager, iOS Shortcuts Actions - Proactive

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Employee stock plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Tech Lead Manager for the iOS Shortcuts Actions team. You will guide a small engineering group while contributing code, shaping architecture, and delivering robust features across Apple platforms.

You’ll collaborate with first‑party and third‑party teams to introduce new actions, maintain quality, and balance leadership with hands‑on development. The role emphasizes elegant UX, scalable design, and timely delivery on devices millions rely on.

Qualifications

• B.S in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience building software and applications in Objective-C or Swift
• Familiarity with essential tools (Xcode, lldb, Instruments)
• Skilled at communicating, whether verbally or in writing

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Xcode

lldb

Instruments

Job description

Tech Lead Manager, iOS Shortcuts Actions - Proactive

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Play a part in the next revolution in human-computer interaction. Contribute to a product that helps users tune their devices, making them more personal. Create groundbreaking technology to provide intelligence around the apps you use every day. Work with the people who created Shortcuts, Siri, and other system features that help millions of people get things done. Join the Shortcuts team at Apple. Our team is looking for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS engineers passionate about building user experiences and products that make customers' lives easier. In this role, you'll be part of a cross-functional and collaborative team that works on a first party app on all of Apple's platforms. You'll ship code that runs on the devices you use every day and powers products that are critical to the lives of millions of users! Your primary focus will be enhancing the capabilities of the Shortcuts app by collaborating with first‑party app teams and third‑party developers to introduce new actions into the product. As a Tech Lead Manager, you will manage a small team of two or three engineers while actively contributing code and providing technical leadership. This position is ideal for those interested in stepping into management while staying connected to technical work, or for experienced managers looking to balance leadership with hands‑on development. As a strong programmer and a creative problem solver, you will break down interesting technical challenges and create robust, scalable solutions. You will work across teams and organizations, building relationships and crafting compelling system features. You love building an elegant user experience and are passionate about improving digital productivity. You want to create fluid software that aligns with new operating system and hardware features. You finish projects with a keen eye to the details that surprise and delight customers!

Description

You will also play a crucial role in guiding our existing products, leveraging your ability to anticipate issues before they arrive, and lead development of essential technologies in early stages. You care deeply about software architecture and writing code that is robust and maintainable for the future. You are excited about developing new features, as well as maintaining existing code, fixing bugs, and contributing to overall system design. You know it’s all in the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience building software and applications in Objective-C or Swift
• Familiarity with essential tools (Xcode, lldb, Instruments)
• Skilled at communicating, whether verbally or in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a team in a formal or informal capacity
• Attention to detail and focus on quality

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 $195,700 and $294,500, 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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