Software Engineering Manager, ASE Storage Infrastructure

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!

We are seeking an inspiring technical leader to shape the next generation of storage infrastructure  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!

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.

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).