Software Engineering Manager - Apple Services Engineering (ASE) / iCloud

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of its Private Cloud Compute Platform in Cupertino. This role involves designing secure, scalable systems that prioritize user privacy while collaborating with world-class teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in distributed systems and networking protocols, with a passion for engineering excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience in an engineering leadership position.
• Experience with designing and implementing large scale distributed systems.
• Strong software engineering skills and ability to lead engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop Apple’s Private Cloud Compute Platform.
• Design system architectures and implement high performance code.
• Build server stacks for private configuration and request processing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Swift

Cassandra

Redis

Job description

Software Engineering Manager - Apple Services Engineering (ASE) / iCloud

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 21, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200605676**

Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there’s no telling what we could accomplish! Apple is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to help develop Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Apple Private Cloud Compute sets a new frontier for AI privacy in the cloud. Come and join us in this journey.

**Description**

You will work and contribute towards the engineering of Apple Private Cloud Compute Platform. You have a proven background on network protocols, security, understands client-server architectures and distributed systems. You will build the server stacks for private configuration, authentication, authorization and request processing. You will design system architectures, specify custom network protocols, and implement high performance code. You will develop scalability strategies for applications that support hundreds of millions of users. You will work with world-class teams in Cupertino, Seattle, and London who have a real passion for engineering and delivering features that maintain strong privacy guarantees to end users. Because we are a small team with high visibility, the opportunities for you to make an impact are boundless. If you are a person that can seize these opportunities and run with them, you will enjoy working here. You should be deeply motivated, driven, and should feel a personal stake in the services we are responsible for. You have the ability to juggle multiple priorities and handle uncertainty. You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with the people you work with. You should be prepared to deliver high quality results, and your success will be measured by the quality, size and timeliness of your work you're doing. We're looking for a dedicated and passionate person to join this amazing team, if you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you!

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor's in CS or related field and/or equivalent experience

+ 3+ years professional experience in an engineering leadership position

+ Experience with designing, implementing and operating large scale distributed systems and networking protocols

+ Experience with designs that are secure and private first

+ Resourceful excellent analytical and problem solving skills

+ Collaborative: the ability to thrive in a multi-functional organization through communication and delivery

+ Curious the desire and aptitude to independently learn

+ Self-directed: the ability to drive a project from a simple idea to production

+ User-focused: the user experience and the privacy of data come first

+ Strong software engineering skills and can act as an arbitrator for tough technical debates

+ You care about helping others grow in their careers at Apple

+ Experience with hiring and leading engineers

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Languages: Java, Swift

+ Technology: Cassandra, FoundationDB, Redis

+ Knowledge: Networking Protocols, Security, Privacy, Cryptography (TLS, cryptographic chain of trust, data encryption at rest, Key Transparency, end to end encryption)

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $219,300 and $378,700, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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