Software Manager, Siri Communications Experiences

Summary

The Siri Communications App Experiences team at Apple is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the development of Siri’s customer facing experiences across Apple platforms. This is a high impact leadership role at the center of conversational and transactional experiences used by millions of people every day. You will define a compelling product vision, build a thoughtful roadmap, and guide a talented engineering team to bring that vision to life. At Apple, innovation is woven into everything we do, from groundbreaking products to the way we collaborate and operate. If you’re excited about shaping the future of intelligent communication experiences (e.g. Messages, Phone, Payment, Mail app experiences) through Siri, this is an opportunity to build something meaningful at global scale.

Description

We’re looking for a technical leader who pairs strong engineering depth with a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences.

As the Engineering Manager for Siri Communications Experiences, you will:

• Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers
• Define and execute a multi-year technical and product vision for Siri’s CommApps features (e.g. Messages, Phone, Payment, Mail)
• Own the delivery and evolution of customer-facing experiences across iOS (including CarPlay and AirPods), macOS, watchOS, visionOS, tvOS, and HomePod
• Maintain and improve existing features while driving the development of new intents and innovative capabilities
• Act as a hands on technical leader, contributing to architecture and solving complex engineering challenges
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including design, product, AI/ML, and platform engineering
• Use data and analytics to inform prioritization, measure customer impact, and guide investment decisions

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, product intuition, and technical excellence. You should be comfortable zooming out to define long term direction and zooming in to ensure high quality execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience
• 5+ years of industry experience building and leading a team of high-performing software engineers
• Leadership skills necessary to build, manage and develop a team around a unified vision
• Ability to create and execute on a multi-year technical and product feature vision
• Social communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience
• In-depth development experience with client-side applications and systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with search systems, conversational platforms, or agentic architectures
• Experience with AI technologies, including natural language processing and machine learning
• Strong hands-on experience with Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, and Apple platform technologies
• Experience delivering user facing features in a product engineering leadership role
• Passion for building intuitive, high-quality customer experiences at scale

Pay & Benefits

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 $198,300 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.

Key skills/competency

• Engineering Leadership
• Product Vision
• Team Management
• Siri Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Client-Side Development
• AI/ML Technologies
• Apple Platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS)
• Data-Driven Decisions
• Customer Experience