Software Engineering Manager - Observability & Resource Management

Are you ready to lead a team making a significant impact in Apple Services' infrastructure space? As an Engineering Manager focusing on cloud infrastructure systems, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining and enhancing critical platforms that power Apple's cloud ecosystem. Y our team's work will directly impact the efficiency , reliability ,and scalability of how cloud resources operate across Apple, enabling significant cost savings while ensuring teams have the tools and capabilities they need to launch new products and features. You'll work cross-functionally with finance, product, SRE, and platform teams to ensure system reliability and performance while driving the roadmap for next-generation capabilities.

Description

The Apple Services Engineering organization is seeking an experienced, self-motivated engineering manager with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and platform systems.

The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude for both technical leadership and people management, with the ability to context-switch between strategic planning and tactical execution. Experience building and scaling teams, driving complex cross-functional projects, and thriving under pressure are key skills required to succeed in this role. This candidate should be experienced in building strong partnerships, mentoring diverse talent, and creating an inclusive team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience leading backend engineering teams, with a focus on infrastructure, platform, or distributed systems
3+ years of people management experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in languages such as Java or GoLang
Deep understanding of large-scale distributed systems and infrastructure platforms
Experience building and operating mission-critical systems at scale
Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL)
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of distributed systems, networking concepts, and infrastructure as code
Excellent leadership and communication skills with ability to influence without authority

Preferred Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision making
Experience driving technical strategy and roadmap planning
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science / related fields or equivalent work