Media Experience Software Manager

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

Apple is seeking a Media Experience Software Manager to lead their audio software initiatives across all Apple platforms. This role is central to developing innovative audio experiences for products like Vision Pro, AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePods, and Mac. The team has been instrumental in defining spatial audio experiences on Vision Pro and implementing features like iPhone mirroring, AirPlay 2, and AirPods' Personalized Volume and Conversation Awareness.

The position involves managing a mid-sized team while providing technical leadership in Cupertino. You'll be responsible for the audio stack across iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS, working closely with Design and engineering teams to shape how customers experience audio throughout Apple's ecosystem. The role includes tracking and managing audio events, implementing automatic routing between devices, and ensuring seamless integration across Apple's platforms.

As a manager, you'll need to balance both leadership and technical responsibilities, including architectural design, project management, and team mentoring. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $190,700 to $329,600, plus additional benefits like stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support. This is an opportunity to impact how millions of users experience audio across Apple's devices while leading a team at the forefront of audio technology innovation.

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Responsibilities For Media Experience Software Manager

  • Manage a mid-sized team of varying experiences 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 media roadmap

Requirements For Media Experience Software Manager

  • BS/MS in Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering with System programming focus or equivalent
  • 4-5 years of managing mid-sized teams in fast-paced environments

Benefits For Media Experience Software Manager

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
401k
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services

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