Media Experience Software Manager (Audio)

A leading technology company that creates innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
$190,700 - $329,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Media Experience Software Manager (Audio)

Apple is seeking a Media Experience Software Manager to lead their audio technology initiatives across multiple platforms including Vision Pro, AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePods, and Mac. This role is central to developing innovative audio experiences and improving existing features like spatial audio, iPhone mirroring, AirPlay 2, and AirPods features. The position involves managing a mid-sized team while contributing to technical architecture and design decisions.

The role is deeply integrated with Apple's audio stack across all operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS). The team is responsible for defining customer audio experiences throughout Apple's ecosystem, working closely with Design and engineering teams. They handle complex audio routing scenarios and implement intelligent switching between different audio outputs.

As a manager, you'll need to balance both leadership and technical responsibilities, leading a team at Apple Park while designing robust architectural platforms. The position requires collaboration with various teams to shape Apple's audio and media future. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in audio technology and team management, with the ability to make technical decisions that impact millions of users.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $190,700 to $329,600, plus additional benefits including stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge audio technology at one of the world's leading tech companies, directly influencing how users experience audio across Apple's entire product line.

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Responsibilities For Media Experience Software Manager (Audio)

  • Manage a mid-sized team of varying experiences at Apple Park in Cupertino
  • Design and build architectural platforms that hold up over time
  • Work with Design and other engineering partners
  • Recommend behavioral policies based on hardware and software capabilities and limitations
  • Manage projects and mentor engineers
  • Work closely with peers and leaders to build the future of Apple's audio and media roadmap

Requirements For Media Experience Software Manager (Audio)

  • BS/MS in Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering with System programming focus or equivalent
  • Experience in and a deep understanding of audio stacks and audio pipelines
  • 4-5 years of managing mid-sized teams in fast-paced environments

Benefits For Media Experience Software Manager (Audio)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services

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