Engineering Manager

We build and operate a distributed, multi-tiered data fabric written in Rust, powering Apple's AI/ML infrastructure at scale. The team is small and fast-paced, operating with high autonomy, and focusing on building simple, maintainable solutions to hard infrastructure problems. We are an international team with members in Cupertino, CA and London, UK.

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers — investing in their development, setting clear expectations, and providing consistent, honest feedback
Participate actively in design reviews, technical trade-off discussions, and code quality standards to maintain a high engineering bar
Foster a strong engineering culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive delivery accountability — owning execution against commitments
Work closely with recruiting to attract and retain top-tier engineering talent and build a diverse, inclusive team.
Remove blockers and create conditions for the team to do their best work
Manage team health, resolve interpersonal issues, and sustain a collaborative working environment
Communicate team progress and needs to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Support headcount planning and team growth
Collaborate with partner teams and cross-functional partners

Experience managing or collaborating with distributed international teams
5+ years of experience designing and building distributed systems at scale
5+ years of hands-on experience in systems programming, with proficiency in Rust or equivalent low-level languages (C, C++, etc)
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or data pipeline systems
Deep understanding of distributed systems, object storage, and large-scale data infrastructure
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with multi-cloud storage systems (e.g. S3, GCS, Azure Blob) and data-orchestration at scale
Familiarity with storage performance characteristics, replication strategies, and fault tolerance in distributed environments
Experience managing software engineers, with demonstrated ability to develop individuals and improve team performance
Experience hiring and retaining strong engineering talent
Comfortable operating with high autonomy and minimal process overhead
Experience navigating complex, cross-functional environments and managing expectations across multiple stakeholders and partner teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, trade-offs, and impact to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

Apple Data Platform is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of software engineers building distributed data fabric infrastructure at Apple-scale. This is a highly technical role supporting systems that are critical to Apple's AI/ML workloads, managing data placement, replication, and lifecycle across multi-cloud and multi-datacenter environments.

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 $198,300 and $298,100, 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

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