Engineering Manager, Compute Node Platform

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 195,700 - 338,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple in Seattle seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Compute Node Software team, shaping cloud compute platforms for containers, VMs, and related infrastructure. You will steer vision, architecture, and execution, balancing security, performance, and Apple’s privacy requirements.

You will mentor engineers, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and partner with recruiting to attract top talent, delivering strong operational outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems, OS, or cloud infrastructure engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux containerization, container runtimes, Linux filesystems, image distribution, kernel internals, and container security.
• Strong operating systems knowledge and ability to build stable, performant, and secure execution environments.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role with people management responsibilities.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration and influence technical decisions across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Apple's cloud compute platforms.
• Set technical direction through architecture reviews and cross-team design collaboration.
• Lead day-to-day execution including sprint planning, prioritization, and retrospectives.
• Engage with partners and customers to drive clarity in Apple's compute needs.
• Mentor and develop engineers through regular one‑on‑ones, career planning, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with recruiting to attract and hire top compute and systems engineering talent.

Skills

Linux containerization

Container runtimes (runc, containerd)

OS knowledge

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

runc

containerd

Job description

Apple in Seattle seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Compute Node Software team, shaping cloud compute platforms for containers, VMs, and related infrastructure. You will steer vision, architecture, and execution, balancing security, performance, and Apple’s privacy requirements.

You will mentor engineers, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and partner with recruiting to attract top talent, delivering strong operational outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.