Senior Software Engineering Manager - Keyboards Team, VisionOS
Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Software Engineering Manager - Keyboards Team,
VisionOSApple is where individual imaginations gather together,
committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product
we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver
is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That
happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make
something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for
the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking
that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.
Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that
seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will
allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible -
all while staying connected to the people around us. The Vision
Products Group (VPG) is looking for a Senior Software Engineering
Manager to lead the Keyboards Team.DescriptionIn this role, you
will be responsible for driving the future of multimodal text input
systems, including keyboards, voice, and gesture-based inputs,
powered by Apple Intelligence. You will ensure that the user
experience is always front and center while collaborating with
cross-functional partners across software, human interface, and
hardware teams. This role also places an emphasis on mentorship and
team building, as you will manage managers and mentor engineers,
helping them grow in their careers at Apple. Your leadership will
foster an inclusive, diverse, and innovative team culture where the
best ideas thrive.Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a diverse, world-class team of software
engineers working on text input systems for VisionOS, including
virtual keyboards, predictive typing, and multimodal inputs such as
voice and gestures.
- Drive the design and development of cutting-edge text authoring
solutions that leverage LLMs and machine learning for enhanced user
experiences.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, especially
design and human interface teams, to create cohesive and intuitive
text input systems that are easy to use and perform
exceptionally.
- Take a hands-on approach to leading the product vision for text
input, ensuring user experience is at the heart of every decision
and aligning product development with Apple's high standards.
- Create an inclusive team culture where every voice is heard,
the best ideas are pursued, and a diverse team thrives.
- Manage the delivery of complex software projects on time, while
maintaining a focus on code quality, performance, accessibility,
and scalability.
- Act as a key technical leader and decision-maker, guiding the
team through challenging technical debates and ensuring that
decisions reflect a broader Apple-wide perspective.
- Hire, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and
engineering managers, fostering career growth and encouraging
continuous learning.Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field is required.
- At least 8 years of experience in software development, with
experience managing managers and leading engineering teams, ideally
with a focus on text input systems or multimodal interfaces.
- Familiarity with machine learning tools and methodologies.
- Proven track record as a user experience-obsessed product
owner, with a passion for delivering intuitive, user experiences
that delight users.
- Proven success collaborating with cross-functional partners,
especially design teams, to ensure that product development is
aligned with both technical feasibility and design excellence.
- Proven ability to drive inclusive team culture, ensuring
diversity of thought, background, and experience, with a commitment
to building accessible software for all users.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
guide teams through complex technical challenges and make decisions
with a broad Apple-wide perspective.Preferred Qualifications
- 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), AI driven text
generation, natural language processing (NLP), with practical
experience implementing these technologies in text input
systems.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to
inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal
opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected
characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an
applicant.
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