Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Media Processing- Vision Products Group

Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Media Processing
- Vision Products Group

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

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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 help us push the limits of the next generation of spatial media. This team works on key technologies and frameworks that enables spatial media experiences on Vision Pro and future products. As a member of our creative organization, you will have the uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every single day.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our team of media processing specialists. Your mission will be to lead and mange the team that works on the next generation media technologies, media processing pipeline and frameworks that powers exciting media experiences on Apple Vision Pro and future products. We need your passion, knowledge, and creativity to solve complex technical challenges.

You will have a unique and direct opportunity to create products that will inspire millions of Apple’s customers as a core member of our fast-paced group.

• As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, your responsibilities include:
• Lead and grow a high performing team for media technologies and frameworks
• Set strategies, create a culture where the team can innovate and pioneer cutting‑edge technologies that redefine how we experience and consume media
• Partner with program management to define and drive the team’s execution plan
• Design media processing software frameworks for Apple Vision Pro and future products
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (software, hardware, algorithms and UX) to create ground breaking technologies and systems
• Present key updates and insights to executive leadership

• 5+ years of experience leading a team
• 10+ years of experience with software development
• Experience with image and video processing, media processing pipelines
• Excellent programming skills and proficient with one of the programming languages: C/C++, Objective‑C, or Swift
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• A strong focus on end user experience
• Creative and collaborative approach to problem solving, and a drive to build products that surprise and delight

• Success shipping media products involving image and video processing, video capture/playback, or media processing pipeline is a plus
• Familiarity with AR/VR technologies
• Experience with iOS / macOS development
• Experience with developing media SDKs, frameworks and customer facing APIs
• Experience with media formats (HEVC, H264, JPEG, etc)
• Experience with camera algorithms

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 $228,100 and $393,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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