Sr. Engineering Leader - iCloud Foundation, Apple Cloud Services

Global technology company leading in consumer electronics, software, and services, known for innovation in mobile devices, computers, and cloud services.
$252,400 - $378,700
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr. Engineering Leader - iCloud Foundation, Apple Cloud Services

Apple is seeking an exceptional Engineering Leader to spearhead the iCloud Foundation team, a crucial component of Apple Cloud Services. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing while working with industry-leading talent. The position involves leading high-performing teams responsible for optimizing and standardizing software development processes across Apple's largest consumer-facing applications.

As a Senior Engineering Leader, you'll be instrumental in driving the vision and execution of best practices for software development, deployment, and operations. The role demands expertise in enhancing internal development frameworks, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing automation that revolutionizes team workflows. You'll be responsible for fostering a culture of excellence and innovation while ensuring Apple's uncompromising standards for security and quality are maintained.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $252,400 to $378,700, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and educational support. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's most innovative companies, working on systems that serve billions of users globally.

The ideal candidate will bring decades of engineering expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and deep technical knowledge across multiple programming languages and modern development methodologies. You'll be working in Cupertino, collaborating with exceptional talent across the organization to drive SDLC transformations and improve developer productivity at scale.

Join Apple's iCloud Foundation team to lead groundbreaking initiatives, mentor future leaders, and shape the future of cloud computing while maintaining Apple's reputation for excellence in technology and user experience.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Engineering Leader - iCloud Foundation, Apple Cloud Services

  • Lead the iCloud Foundation team
  • Drive vision and execution of best practices for software development
  • Optimize and standardize software development processes
  • Lead initiatives to enhance internal development frameworks
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines
  • Introduce automation to transform team workflows
  • Hire, mentor, and develop top engineering talent
  • Drive improvements in SDLC, testing strategies, and code quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency at scale

Requirements For Sr. Engineering Leader - iCloud Foundation, Apple Cloud Services

Java
Python
JavaScript
Go
  • Decades of engineering expertise, including substantial leadership and management of engineering teams
  • Strong experience in Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development methodologies
  • Hands-on expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) and testing frameworks
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C, Swift, Python, JavaScript, Go, etc.)
  • Experience driving security best practices and working with distributed systems
  • Experience implementing governance and automation to enhance software quality
  • Proven experience driving SDLC transformations
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Benefits For Sr. Engineering Leader - iCloud Foundation, Apple Cloud Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Product discounts
  • Free services

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