Senior Software Engineering Manager Keyboards Team, VisionOS

Apple - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Keyboards Team at Apple VisionOS is responsible for leading the development of multimodal text input systems, including keyboards, voice, and gesture-based inputs. This role emphasizes user experience, mentorship, and team building, ensuring a diverse and innovative team culture. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional partners to create intuitive text input systems while overseeing complex software projects and fostering career growth among team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of software engineers working on text input systems for VisionOS.
• Drive the design and development of text authoring solutions leveraging LLMs and machine learning.
• Collaborate with design and human interface teams to create cohesive text input systems.
• Ensure user experience is central to product vision and development.
• Create an inclusive team culture that values diverse ideas and perspectives.
• Manage the delivery of complex software projects on time, focusing on quality and performance.
• Act as a key technical leader, guiding the team through technical challenges.
• Hire, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and engineering managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in software development, managing managers, and leading engineering teams.
• Familiarity with machine learning tools and methodologies.
• Proven track record as a user experience-focused product owner.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, especially design teams.
• Ability to drive an inclusive team culture and build accessible software.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Experience working on AR/VR platforms with a focus on text input and multimodal interaction.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP).