Software Engineering Manager (SRE) - Apple Services Engineering, Dublin

Apple; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is searching for a Compute Site Reliability Engineering manager in Dublin to lead a team focused on high-availability cloud systems.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cloud computing and managing large-scale infrastructure. The role involves working cross-functionally and ensuring that mission-critical applications run seamlessly. Innovation is at Apple's core, and this position offers the opportunity to drive significant impact through technology.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in cloud computing.
• Proven management of large-scale *nix environments.
• Commitment to team development and operational excellence.
• High proficiency in technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide platform for mission-critical cloud systems.
• Ensure constant uptime and scalability for applications.
• Collaborate on core components of virtualization and containerization.

Skills

Cloud computing expertise

Large-scale infrastructure management

Team development

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Google Cloud

OpenStack

Chef

Puppet

Job description

Summary

People at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of experience that has revolutionized entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and their ideas inspire innovation in everything we do.

Imagine what you could do here! Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that power Apple’s services (such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Intelligence, Maps & more).

We are the foundation on which Apple’s software developers build the products that our customers love. Our services have to scale globally, stay highly available, and “just work.” If you love designing, engineering and running systems and infrastructure that will help millions of customers, then this is the place for you!

Description

Apple Service Engineering (ASE)’s Compute team is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong technical and communication skills to join us in on our quest to build and enhance massive clusters hosting virtual machines, containers and associated infrastructure that can scale to meet the demands of Apple’s services offerings. You will work with world‑class engineers on core components of virtualization and containerization technologies, customize them to help fit Apple’s diverse needs, and engage with the upstream community to drive Apple’s requirements.

Ultimately, you will help build the platform that delivers our applications at scale to our end users. As a Compute Site Reliability Engineering manager, you will be leading a team responsible for providing the platform for mission‑critical cloud systems to maintain constant uptime, scale seamlessly, and allow for new applications and services to flourish.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive Leadership in Cloud Computing: In depth experience building and leading high‑performing engineering teams, with a deep focus on cloud computing and hands‑on experience across public and/or private cloud environments.
• Large‑Scale Infrastructure Management: Proven ability to manage enterprise services in large‑scale *nix environments and operate multi‑tenant infrastructure as a managed service, demonstrating a strong understanding of cloud architectures, system design and performance optimization.
• Team Development & Operational Excellence: A strong desire to build, grow, and mentor teams, coupled with a philosophy of continuous improvement, a strong sense of ownership, and a commitment to fostering transparency.
• Collaborative & Technically Proficient: Highly skilled at working cross‑functionally to ensure project success, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a solid technical background in Engineering or Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation advocate – you truly believe in removing operational load via software.
• Design and deploy VM and container infrastructure using platforms such as KVM, Qemu, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with OpenStack or CloudStack, Puppet or Chef.
• Experience with Kubernetes.

Role Number: 200660439-0562