Software Engineering Manager, ASE Storage Infrastructure

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 228,100 - 342,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino seeks a Technical Leader to oversee storage infrastructure. This role involves managing a team of engineers, collaborating across departments, and focusing on innovation in distributed systems. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in the industry and a strong background in leadership and technical skills. The compensation range is $228,100 to $342,800, with benefits including stock options and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience, including 5 years in engineering management.
• Proven ability to lead teams of 10 or more software engineers.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team to innovate storage platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies and vision.
• Ensure quality and operational excellence in feature delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Java

Scala

Go

Rust

Job description

Overview

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) builds amazing products and services for our customers and helps the rest of Apple do the same. ASE designs, builds, and operates the cloud infrastructure, server systems, and platform technologies that power many of Apple’s most beloved experiences.

Within ASE, the Storage Platforms organization develops the systems that store, protect, and serve Apple’s data at massive scale. Our mission is to deliver storage that is durable, secure, highly available, and operated with excellence. We build systems that simply work - empowering billions of meaningful moments for people around the world!

Description

We are seeking an inspiring technical leader to shape the next generation of storage infrastructure at Apple. You will lead exceptional engineers who are passionate about building globally distributed, high performance systems. You will ensure every layer of our platform reflects Apple’s commitment to reliability, data protection, and quality. You will collaborate across teams to strengthen the foundation that supports Apple’s services and ongoing innovation.

We’re looking for a compassionate, and results-driven leader who builds trust, fosters collaboration, and empowers teams to solve complex problems at global scale.

If you are passionate about large scale distributed systems, operational excellence, and creating resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers who deliver reliable and innovative storage platforms for Apple’s cloud infrastructure.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering Program Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Product, and Customer Success to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for next-generation storage systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and leaders across geographies to align technical direction, accelerate execution, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead your team to prioritize, plan, and deliver features from design through production with a strong focus on quality, durability, and operational excellence.
• Deliver technology that underpins many of Apple’s most visible services and impacts hundreds of millions of users every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, and operating highly reliable and scalable distributed services.
• Demonstrated success leading teams of 10 or more software engineers, with a strong focus on mentorship and career growth.
• Deep understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
• Solid grasp of distributed systems fundamentals such as fault tolerance, consistency, and distributed rate limiting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to dive deep into technical details when needed, while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Proven experience hiring exceptional technical talent and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (10+ years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems such as databases or storage platforms.
• Proven track record building and running reliable platform services that support high-scale, mission-critical workloads with stringent recovery point and recovery time objectives.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of Java, Scala, Go, or Rust.
• Strong background leading senior engineers or managing other managers in a high-impact environment.
• More than 10 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in engineering management.

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 $228,100 and $342,800, 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.

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.