As the Display Silicon Driver Software Architecture Manager at Apple, you will lead a new team focused on defining the software architecture for Apple's display pipeline driver across all products. This role involves overseeing the architecture that spans user mode, kernel mode, and firmware layers, ensuring a cohesive and maintainable software stack. You will collaborate with various teams, including hardware architects and silicon design teams, to make critical architectural decisions that impact performance and user experience. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive architectural definition and influence hardware design.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on systems software, drivers, or firmware development
• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership or management roles
• Deep knowledge of operating system fundamentals including memory management, scheduling, synchronization, system calls, and inter-process communication
• Strong understanding of SoC hardware architecture, capabilities, and performance characteristics
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages
• Extensive experience with display system interfaces at both hardware and software levels
• Experience with iOS, macOS, or other Unix-based operating system internals
• Background in SoC firmware development and system framework design
• Proven track record of defining software architectures for complex hardware/software systems
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives spanning pre-silicon and post-silicon phases
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships across large, distributed organizations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong software design, debugging, and performance analysis capabilities
• Experience with power management, security architecture, and system-level optimization
• Track record of balancing architectural vision with practical implementation constraints
• Ability to mentor engineers and build high-performing teams

• Lead a team responsible for defining the software architecture for Apple's display pipeline driver.
• Oversee the architecture spanning user mode, kernel mode, and firmware layers.
• Ensure a cohesive, scalable, and maintainable software stack.
• Collaborate closely with hardware architects, silicon design teams, and product teams.
• Make critical architectural decisions that impact performance, power efficiency, and security.
• Drive architectural definition and influence hardware design decisions.
• Establish best practices for software development.
• Ensure the team delivers robust solutions that scale across Apple's product portfolio.
• Mentor engineers and build high-performing teams.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.