Sr Software Engineering Manager, UI Rendering

Apple's Compositing, Color, and Display Software organization is seeking a Sr Software Engineering Manager for the UI Rendering team. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and implementation of Core Animation graphics compositing and rendering technologies across Apple's product ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch). The manager will drive the creation of world-class visual experiences, working closely with HI designers, framework engineers, and Metal/GPU teams to leverage hardware acceleration and color technologies for innovative UI rendering and visual effects.

Must Have

• Lead and mentor the UI Rendering team to deliver world-class graphics compositing and rendering technologies
• 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
• 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
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability defining, planning and executing complex large-scale projects
• 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

Good to Have

• 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

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (including tuition) for career advancement
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Eligibility for relocation

Apple's Compositing, Color, and Display Software organization provides the graphics software foundation for all of Apple's innovative products, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and Apple Watch. Our goal is to enable developers and HI designers to create exceptional visual experiences by efficiently utilizing hardware acceleration and color technologies through compositing and display. The technologies we develop are central to enabling enhanced experiences across our platforms, including acceleration for Liquid Glass UI material and presenting HDR content with the highest quality. Are you passionate about building the rendering technologies that make interfaces feel alive? Do you get excited about solving complex graphics challenges to deliver beautiful, responsive experiences at scale? If creating world-class visual experiences through innovative rendering architecture energizes you, this is your opportunity.

We're looking for a talented software manager with both deep rendering expertise and proven leadership capabilities to lead our UI Rendering team. In this role, you'll drive key aspects of the Core Animation graphics compositing and rendering engine that powers visual experiences across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. You'll lead the team in architecting and building the graphics technologies that bring our user interfaces to life, from foundational compositing systems to cutting-edge visual effects. Working at the heart of our graphics stack, you'll bridge the gap between creative vision and technical reality. You and your team will partner directly with HI designers to prototype and productize new visual concepts, collaborate with framework engineers to expose powerful rendering capabilities, and work alongside our Metal and GPU teams to unlock the full potential of Apple Silicon. From next-generation material systems to sophisticated animation techniques, you'll shape the visual foundation that defines how millions experience Apple products every day.

• 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

Required Skills

• 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

Preferred Skills

• 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

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 $342,800, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.