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Apple

Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Media Processing- Vision Products Group

3 weeks ago• Sunnyvale, CA
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

• Size: 10000+ employees
• Industry: Technology, Information Technology, Software, Consumer Goods & Services

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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.

The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to help us push the limits of the next generation of spatial media. This team works on key technologies and frameworks that enables spatial media experiences on Vision Pro and future products. As a member of our creative organization, you will have the uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every single day.

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We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our team of media processing specialists. Your mission will be to lead and mange the team that works on the next generation media technologies, media processing pipeline and frameworks that powers exciting media experiences on Apple Vision Pro and future products.

We need your passion, knowledge, and creativity to solve complex technical challenges. You will have a unique and direct opportunity to create products that will inspire millions of Apple's customers as a core member of our fast-paced group.","responsibilities":"As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, your responsibilities include:

Lead and grow a high performing team for media technologies and frameworks

Set strategies, create a culture where the team can innovate and pioneer cutting-edge technologies that redefine how we experience and consume media

Partner with program management to define and drive the team's execution plan

Design media processing software frameworks for Apple Vision Pro and future products

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams(software, hardware, algorithms and UX) to create ground breaking technologies and systems

Present key updates and insights to executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

Success shipping media products involving image and video processing, video capture/playback, or media processing pipeline is a plus

Familiarity with AR/VR technologies

Experience with iOS / macOS development

Experience with developing media SDKs, frameworks and customer facing APIs

Experience with media formats (HEVC, H264, JPEG, etc)

Experience with camera algorithms

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering OR equivalent degree OR equivalent experience

5+ years of experience leading a team

10+ years of experience with software development

Experience with image and video processing, media processing pipelines

Excellent programming skills and proficient with one of the programming languages: C/C++, Objective-C, or Swift

Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills

A strong focus on end user experience

Creative and collaborative approach to problem solving, and a drive to build products that surprise and delight

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 .

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