Senior Software Engineering Manager Keyboards Team, VisionOS

$219,300 - $378,700/Yr

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 will lead the development of multimodal text input systems for VisionOS, focusing on enhancing user experience through innovative technologies. This role emphasizes mentorship, team building, and collaboration across various departments to create cutting-edge text authoring solutions that integrate voice, gesture, and traditional keyboard inputs.

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 intuitive text input systems.
• Ensure user experience is central to product vision and development.
• Foster an inclusive team culture that encourages diverse ideas and collaboration.
• Manage the delivery of complex software projects, focusing on code 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

• Proven experience in software engineering and team management.
• Strong background in developing text input systems or similar technologies.
• Experience with machine learning and LLMs in product development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and team building.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with multimodal input systems including voice and gesture recognition.
• Familiarity with Apple's software development processes and standards.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards in software design.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Tuition reimbursement for formal education
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance