Manager Apple Animation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Do you want to help define the future of app development on Apple platforms? Join the UI Frameworks team and help shape the APIs and components used by millions of apps across iOS, iPadOS, and beyond. When you work here, you don’t just ship features - you influence how developers around the world build and experience apps. We’re a small, passionate team driving big impact across the entire Apple ecosystem.
Description
You will be managing a small team of talented UI Frameworks engineers working across UIKit and SwiftUI. You and your team will be responsible for key areas of both frameworks and their shared underpinnings. Your team will be developing new features and fixing regressions across multiple platforms and releases. You will be involved in feature work and team planning and will also be expected to do some hands-on development. You will work with Swift Platform Experience leadership and the program management team to ensure that your work makes it into the build with a high level of quality. You will keep an eye on system maintainability and performance. You will help create testing tools and procedures that contribute to this endeavor. You will also be a steward of the new APIs and SPIs that are developed. Finally, you will be expected to work closely with HI on new designs that are being developed from release to release.
UIKit and SwiftUI together power nearly every interface on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and beyond - spanning touch handling, animation, text, layout, and the high-level components that apps across the Apple ecosystem depend on every day. As part of the UI Frameworks team, you’ll collaborate closely with Human Interface designers and partner frameworks, and help deliver the next generation of UI technologies. You’ll work side by side with internal teams to create APIs that inspire developers and power incredible experiences. If you’re motivated by clean architecture, thoughtful design, and making software that millions depend on every day - we’d love to hear from you.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Background in framework-level rather than application-level development
Familiarity with both UIKit and SwiftUI, including their interoperability story (UIHostingController, UIViewRepresentable, etc.)
Knowledge of UI Frameworks on other platforms (e.g. visionOS, Catalyst, CarPlay)
Management experience
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on UIKit and/or SwiftUI development experience on Apple platforms
Strong proficiency in Swift (Objective-C familiarity a plus)
Desire to leverage your skills and experience to manage and direct a team of strong engineers
Clear communication and collaborative problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of software development workflows and practices
Solid understanding of debugging, profiling, and performance optimization
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $206,200 and $310,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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