Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Platform Infrastructure and Compute

Apple

Apple is a global technology company that creates innovative products and services in software, hardware, and AI/ML ecosystems.

San Francisco, CA, USA

$190,700 - $329,600

Cloud

Staff Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

12+ years of experience

AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Platform Infrastructure and Compute

Apple Data Platform is seeking a Senior Engineering Leader to drive the development of scalable, secure, and user-friendly infrastructure for Data and AI platforms. This role sits at the heart of Apple's Services, Software, and AI/ML ecosystem, where you'll lead teams responsible for building and managing platforms that provide compute abstraction, advanced scheduling, cost efficiency, observability, and capacity management for all Data and AI workloads.

The platform serves as a foundational building block, offering comprehensive capabilities including batch and real-time data processing, embeddings management, feature stores, lakehouse architecture, data virtualization, and inference as a service. You'll be working with cutting-edge open-source technologies such as Ray, Spark, Flink, and Iceberg across multi-cloud and on-premises environments.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of Apple's data infrastructure while leading and mentoring talented teams. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay ranging from $190,700 to $329,600, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support.

This position requires a strong technical background combined with exceptional leadership skills, making it ideal for someone passionate about large-scale distributed systems and AI infrastructure. You'll be working in Cupertino, collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and excellence in Apple's data platform capabilities.

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Responsibilities For Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Platform Infrastructure and Compute

Drive the overall strategy and execution of the ADP Compute Platform
Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to deliver integrations, compliance, cost efficiency, and optimal experience
Partner with internal customers and product teams to drive platform roadmap and adoption
Lead and mentor a team of engineers
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
Identify opportunities and drive strategic approach to open source contributions

Requirements For Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Platform Infrastructure and Compute

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12+ years of software development experience in Data and AI platforms and infrastructure
8+ years of engineering people management experience
10+ years of experience building and operationalizing data platform technologies on AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises infrastructures
Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration
Expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure
Experience designing and optimizing large-scale compute platforms
BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Benefits For Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Platform Infrastructure and Compute

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Equity

Education Budget

Relocation Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Employee stock programs
Education reimbursement
Discretionary bonuses
Relocation assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discounted products and free services

Apple

Apple is a global technology company that creates innovative products and services in software, hardware, and AI/ML ecosystems.

San Francisco, CA, USA

$190,700 - $329,600

Cloud

Staff Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

12+ years of experience

AI · Enterprise SaaS

Apple

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