The watchOS Platform group at Apple is looking for a software engineering manager to lead a team focused on the creation and optimization of watch faces for the Apple Watch. This role emphasizes UI development, particularly in computer graphics, animation, and performance optimization. The manager will work closely with design and product marketing teams to ensure alignment with Apple's design aesthetics. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

• Experience building and leading a team of senior and junior engineers
• Strong background in building customer-facing User Interfaces
• Expertise in UI layout, animation, and user interaction systems such as CoreAnimation, UIKit, SwiftUI, or Metal
• Experience working closely with design partners and familiarity with design practices
• Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience with software development and lifecycle management
• Solid computer science fundamentals
• Strong product sense and the ability to balance technical feasibility with user experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience defining and driving application or systems architecture
• Expertise in low-level computer graphics languages such as Metal or OpenGL
• Ability to work with technology partners at all levels of the stack

• Lead a team of engineers in the creation, optimization, and maintenance of watch faces for the Apple Watch
• Collaborate with design and product marketing teams to ensure technical standards and design aesthetics are met
• Drive application or systems architecture decisions
• Foster a collaborative environment among engineers and leaders across domains
• Balance technical feasibility with user experience in product development
• Utilize strong problem-solving and debugging skills to address challenges

• 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.