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

• Experience with Apple development environments (iOS/macOS) SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit.
• 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.

Please refer the Job description for details