Engineering Manager – Spotlight UI (iOS & macOS) **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Jul 26, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200614181** Spotlight is the gateway to everything — from launching apps to answering questions and performing powerful actions — all instantly, directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. As a core system experience, Spotlight plays a critical role in how users interact with their devices every day! We’re looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead the Spotlight UI team in delivering elegant, high-performance search experiences. You’ll work alongside a world-class group of engineers and designers to push the boundaries of intuitive interaction! **Description** As Engineering Manager, you’ll guide a team at the heart of some of our most visible and impactful work. Your role will include: - Team Leadership & Growth Hire, mentor, and support a team of talented engineers. Foster individual growth, set clear expectations, and build a culture of ownership and collaboration. - Product Execution & Delivery Partner with designers, product owners, and engineering peers to define and deliver user-facing features that feel magical — all while balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability. - Cross-Functional Partnership Represent Spotlight UI across the organization. Work closely with system software teams, platform architects, and UX designers to integrate seamlessly into the broader ecosystem. - Strategic Thinking & Prioritization Help the team focus on what matters most. Evaluate trade-offs, question assumptions, and guide the team to make thoughtful, data-informed decisions. - System-Level Understanding Quickly ramp up on the broader system architecture. Connect the dots between frameworks, UI layers, and platform capabilities to drive innovation from the inside out. **Minimum Qualifications** + Proven experience building and leading software engineering teams. + Ability to recruit, grow, and retain top talent. + Strong technical foundation and hands-on experience shipping high-quality user features. + A strategic thinker who can manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and teams. + High attention to detail, with a deep understanding of UI and system design trade-offs. + A leader who empowers their team and values integrity, curiosity, and quality. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. + Experience with Apple development environments (iOS/macOS) is a strong plus. **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. 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