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# Software Engineering Manager (Cross Platform Faces) - Watch Software

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $206,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Watch, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Uikit, Swiftui, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_5762CE3CD30C090FC938EC3745AF2E3D

## About the Role

Help us build the next generation of human-computer interaction.The watchOS Platform group is seeking an energetic and ambitious software engineering manager to lead a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers in creation, optimization, and maintenance of watch faces for the Apple Watch.
This role demands a deep expertise in UI development, with a strong focus on computer graphics, animation, and performance optimization.
You'll collaborate closely with design and product marketing teams, ensuring that watch faces not only meet technical standards but also align with Apple's design aesthetics and product vision.DescriptionThe position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
The ability to work as a teammate is significant, as this hands-on position requires multi-functional collaboration with engineers and leaders across domains.
Experience leading a software development team, as well as a consistent track record of bringing products to market, are critical to this role.Minimum QualificationsExperience building and leading a team of senior and junior engineersStrong background building customer-facing User InterfacesExpertise in UI layout, animation and user interaction systems, such as CoreAnimation, UIKIt, SwiftUI, or MetalExperience working closely with design partners and familiarity with design practicesDeep technical understanding and hands-on experience with software development and lifecycle managementSolid computer science fundamentalsStrong product sense and the ability to balance technical feasibility with user experienceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience defining and driving application or systems architectureExpertise in low level computer graphics languages such as Metal or OpenGLAbility to work with technology partners at all levels of the stack, from