Engineering Manager, FileMaker Server

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$237,600–$356,400 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $297k
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, FileMaker Server

The Engineering Manager, FileMaker Server leads a team of database engineers to design, deliver, and operate robust data platforms for client-facing solutions. This role involves managing the end-to-end technical lifecycle of FileMaker Server technologies, including schema design, data modeling, replication strategies, backup and recovery architecture, observability, security, and performance optimization. You will architect solutions across FileMaker Server, Client, WebDirect, APIs, and cloud or on-premises deployments while ensuring high availability and data durability. The role requires expertise in database engineering, performance tuning, and compliance standards like SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA. Key technical skills include experience with the FileMaker platform, C++, and modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. You will translate complex business requirements into scalable architectures while coaching engineers to ensure production-grade quality across distributed server environments.

What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $290250 from 64 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead a team of engineers to design, deliver, and operate robust data platforms for client use cases.
  • Architect scalable solutions across FileMaker Server, WebDirect, APIs, and cloud or on-premises deployments.
  • Manage the end-to-end technical lifecycle including schema design, replication strategies, and backup/recovery architecture.
  • Review designs and code to ensure correctness, manage edge cases, and promote long-term operability.
  • Drive performance tuning, monitoring, and proactive optimization for high availability in production environments.
  • Enforce security best practices, compliance requirements, and disaster recovery standards across the platform.
  • Manage project dependencies, risks, and trade-offs to ensure delivery meets committed deadlines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in hands-on database or data engineering roles.
  • 2+ years of experience leading technical teams delivering client-facing systems or production database solutions.
  • Experience designing scalable architectures across Server, Client, WebDirect, APIs, and cloud or on-premises deployments.
  • Experience with data modeling, schema design, and normalization principles.
  • Experience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Preferred experience with the FileMaker platform, including Server, Pro, WebDirect, and Data API.
  • Knowledge of modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), C++, and enterprise-scale performance tuning.

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