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Sr. Software Engineering Manager, UI Rendering

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, California$267.8k - $401.7kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior software manager overseeing the UI Rendering team, driving architecture, design, and implementation of Core Animation UI rendering and compositing technologies across Apple platforms. Partners with HI designers, framework teams, and Metal/GPU teams to enable new visual experiences and rendering capabilities, while guiding cross-functional initiatives and long-term technical strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the UI Rendering team to deliver world-class graphics compositing and rendering technologies across all Apple platforms
  • Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of Core Animation UI rendering features and compositing technologies
  • Partner with HI designers and framework teams to enable new visual experiences and design language evolution
  • Collaborate with Metal graphics framework and GPU and Display teams to leverage and influence platform capabilities for rendering innovation
  • Make critical technical decisions balancing visual quality, implementation complexity, and platform constraints
  • Manage the development of tools and workflows that enable rapid iteration from design concept to production-ready rendering features
  • Ensure rendering quality, correctness, and visual fidelity across diverse content and platform configurations
  • Influence long-term technical strategy and hardware/software roadmaps to enable future rendering capabilities and visual experiences

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience working in or leading software development, including software release management and integration processes
  • Proven track record managing high-performing technical teams with deep expertise, driving outcomes through pro-active management across large cross-functional initiatives
  • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (e.g., design and product teams) to translate vision and specifications into technical implementation
  • Demonstrated ability defining, planning and executing complex large-scale projects involving multiple teams
  • Hands-on experience with real-time rendering and computer graphics
  • Experience with shader development and GPU programming
  • Foundational understanding of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming
  • Strong debugging and triaging skills for complex, multi-layered systems issues
  • Experience with graphics performance analysis and optimization techniques
  • Strong background in C/C++ programming
  • Proven ability to define processes and drive automation to increase productivity
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
  • Hands-on experience with Metal and modern graphics APIs
  • Knowledge of advanced rendering techniques (physically-based rendering, real-time effects, compositing algorithms)
  • Experience with Mac or iOS application development using Swift or Objective-C
  • Familiarity with color management, HDR, and wide color gamut workflows
  • Knowledge of visual quality assessment and rendering correctness validation
  • Understanding of performance optimization and power efficiency considerations for graphics
  • Experience shipping consumer graphics products at scale and working across hardware and software
  • Track record of influencing technical strategy and making data-driven recommendations
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks for graphics rendering

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementReal-time renderingShader development and GPU programmingC/C++ programmingMetal and modern graphics APIsCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • relocation (possible)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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