Apple's software chief: Who is Craig Federighi?
Craig Federighi is Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, playing a crucial role in the development of iOS and macOS. Known for his engaging presentation style, he has become a prominent figure at Apple events. Federighi's career includes significant stints at NeXT and Ariba before returning to Apple in 2009.
- ▪Craig Federighi is responsible for guiding the development of Apple's operating systems and future technologies.
- ▪He has been a key presenter at Apple events, particularly during WWDC, and is known for his humorous style.
- ▪Federighi's career includes working at NeXT and Ariba before rejoining Apple in 2009 to lead macOS engineering.
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Feature Apple's software chief: Who is Craig Federighi? Malcolm Owen 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 29 2026, 07:10 AM EDT · 11 minute read Craig Federighi - Image Credit: Apple As the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi is the main guy who can alter the future of iOS, macOS, and AI for Apple. This is what you need to know about the guy with the fantastic hair. While Tim Cook is the best-known face of Apple, Craig Federighi comes in a very close second. A long-time presenter for the company during events, especially at WWDC, he is synonymous with the company's software launches and operating system updates. That's handy, since he is Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering.
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