Software Engineering Manager – System Applications (Paris)
Apple · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead team developing core Apple features.
- Integrate AI into user experience projects.
- Manage and mentor a talented engineering team.
- Collaborate with global teams across timezones.
- Drive product execution and system innovation.
About the role
Software Engineering Manager – System Applications
Would you like to lead the team that started and released features like Files, Image Playground, Preview used by millions of people daily? Our team is very integrated into core user experience projects on Apple core platform. We work on features that sit at the intersection of AI, design, and platform engineering. You ll work alongside a world-class group of engineers and designers to push the boundaries of intuitive interaction. The team operates from Paris with deep, daily collaboration with engineering and design teams in Cupertino. You'll need to thrive in asynchronous communication, cut through ambiguity across timezones, and represent the team's work.
Product Execution & Delivery
- Partner with engineering sister teams and designers to define and deliver user-facing features that feel magical — all while balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Live and breathe attention to detail. Own the product, get a sense of full user experience, know the state off things and push the execution towards shipping goals.
- Manage tasks and bugs on a daily basis with strong methodology and tooling.
- Integrate AI in your team culture and workflows.
- 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.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Represent the team across the organization. Work closely with system software teams, platform architects, and UX designers to integrate seamlessly into the broader ecosystem.
- Being a remote team, you need to show ability to cut through ambiguity, communicate effectively and focus.
- Be a positive force, showing proactive and helpful attitude in complex projects where your team is involved.
Team Leadership & Growth
- Hire, mentor, and support a team of talented engineers. Foster individual growth, set clear expectations, and build a culture of innovation, ownership and collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with Apple development environments (iOS/macOS) SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit.
- Ability to recruit, grow, and retain top talent.
- High attention to detail, with a deep understanding of UI and system design trade-offs.
- Strong technical foundation and hands-on experience shipping high-quality user features.
Preferred Qualifications
- A strategic thinker who can manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and teams.
- A leader who empowers their team and values integrity, curiosity, and quality.
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- French language is a plus.
At Apple, we 're not all the same. And that 's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we 've experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering Manager
- System Applications
- Apple Development
- iOS/macOS
- SwiftUI
- UIKit
- AppKit
- AI Integration
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Partnership
Skills & topics
- Software Engineering Manager
- System Applications
- iOS Development
- macOS Development
- SwiftUI
- UIKit
- AppKit
- AI Integration
- Team Leadership
- Product Management
- Platform Engineering
- User Experience
- Paris
- Apple
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Apple development environments (iOS/macOS, SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit) and shipping user features.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your ability to recruit, mentor, and grow engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation.
- Demonstrate system understanding: Detail your experience with broader system architecture and cross-functional collaboration.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to managing tasks, evaluating trade-offs, and leading teams in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Highlight AI experience: Showcase any experience integrating AI into team culture and workflows.
Technical preparation
Master Apple dev environments (iOS/macOS).,Understand UI and system design trade-offs.,Demonstrate hands-on shipping user features.,Integrate AI into workflows and culture.
Behavioral questions
How do you mentor and grow engineers?,Describe handling ambiguity across timezones.,How do you evaluate trade-offs and prioritize?,Share an example of fostering collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Software Engineering Manager at Apple Paris?
- As a Software Engineering Manager at Apple Paris, you will lead a team focused on core user experience projects, integrating AI, design, and platform engineering. Key responsibilities include product execution, system-level understanding, cross-functional partnership, and team leadership, all while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- What technical skills are essential for this Software Engineering Manager role at Apple?
- Essential technical skills include experience with Apple development environments like iOS/macOS, SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit. A strong technical foundation and a deep understanding of UI and system design trade-offs are crucial for success in this role.
- How does Apple foster diversity and inclusion within its teams, particularly for this role?
- Apple is committed to diversity and inclusion, drawing strength from differences in backgrounds and experiences. They strive to create products for everyone by including everyone and are dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and equally, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
- What is the collaboration model like for this Software Engineering Manager position in Paris?
- This role operates from Paris with deep, daily collaboration with engineering and design teams in Cupertino. You'll need to excel in asynchronous communication, navigate ambiguity across timezones, and effectively represent your team's work globally.
- What qualities does Apple look for in preferred candidates for this management role?
- Apple prefers candidates who are strategic thinkers, adept at managing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, a leadership style that empowers teams, and a strong sense of integrity, curiosity, and quality are highly valued.
- Is French language proficiency required for the Software Engineering Manager role at Apple?
- While a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience is preferred, French language proficiency is noted as a 'plus,' suggesting it is not a strict requirement but could be advantageous.