Senior Software Engineering Manager – Keyboards Team, VisionOS

Senior Software Engineering Manager – Keyboards Team, VisionOS

Apple 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.

Description

In 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.

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