Engineering Manager - Compute Node Software

In this role you will lead engineers who develop, debug, and maintain container runtimes, container tooling, and virtual machine isolation platforms. You will: - Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Apple's cloud compute platforms. - Set technical direction through architecture reviews and cross-team design collaboration. - Lead day-to-day execution including sprint planning, prioritization, and retrospectives. - Engage closely with partners and customers to drive clarity in Apple's compute needs. - Mentor and develop engineers through regular one-on-ones, career planning, and performance feedback, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. - Collaborate with recruiting to attract and hire top compute and systems engineering talent. 10+ years of experience in systems, OS, or cloud infrastructure engineering. Hands-on experience with several of the following: Linux containerization, container runtimes (e.g., runc, containerd), Linux filesystems, image distribution, kernel internals, container security. Strong operating systems knowledge and experience applying it to build stable, performant, and secure execution environments. 5+ years in a technical leadership role with people management responsibilities. Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence technical decisions across teams. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent Experience contributing to or maintaining open source projects, particularly in the container/OCI ecosystem. Knowledge of advanced virtualization concepts including nested virtualization, experience with multiple VMMs, and NUMA optimizations. Experience working across storage, networking, and virtualization in cloud environments. Familiarity with cross-platform runtime development. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

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