GUI Software Lead (SwiftUI)

Summary

Join Apple’s Instrument Engineering team, where we design and build the custom RF test instruments that help deliver world-leading products to our customers. As GUI Software Lead, you’ll shape the software experience behind some of Apple’s most sophisticated internal hardware — crafting interfaces that match the precision and ambition of the instruments themselves. If you’re energized by hardware-integrated systems, technical leadership, and building something from the ground up, this is your opportunity to make an outsized impact.

Description

The GUI Software Lead owns the technical direction and delivery of graphical interfaces for Apple’s internal RF test instruments. You will build and lead the GUI software discipline, partner closely with hardware, embedded and software teams, and drive feature development end-to-end to deliver reliable, high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

Build, establish, and manage the GUI software engineering team and own the technical roadmap for GUI applications across internal RF test instruments.
Drive end-to-end feature development — from requirements and design review through implementation, testing, and release — ensuring quality and schedule predictability.
Collaborate with hardware, platform, and UX teams to deliver high-performance, reliable interfaces that reflect the complexity of underlying instrument systems.
Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the team.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders and leadership
International and/or domestic travel is possible.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of industry software engineering experience or equivalent.
Proven experience leading software development teams.
Deep experience with at least one major Apple UI framework: SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit.
Excellent cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading software teams on products that integrate software and hardware.
Strong grounding in Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and scalable software design principles.
Working knowledge of UI/UX design practices.
Familiarity with RF measurements and RF lab equipment.
Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Pay & Benefits — San Diego, California, United States

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.