Engineering Manager, Platform Services

Apple Inc

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Austin, TX
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107 days ago
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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, Platform Services

As the Engineering Manager, Platform Services, you will lead a team of Site Reliability Engineers within the Emerging Technologies team to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of production systems. You will manage day-to-day operations by automating CI/CD processes, overseeing incident response and root cause investigations, and implementing service-level objectives while mentoring your team toward operational excellence. The role requires expertise in systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, monitoring tools, and Unix/Linux environments. You will utilize Java and potentially leverage container-based technologies like Docker or Kubernetes across AWS and GCP platforms. This position focuses on building high-availability solutions for the Enterprise Technology Services division, specifically addressing complex problems involving identity, device security, anti-abuse platforms, and supply chain systems to protect data and manage global production scales during product launches.

What does a Engineering Manager earn?

Median $267050 from 138 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs).
  • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of production systems.
  • Automate CI/CD processes and optimize infrastructure for operational efficiency.
  • Oversee incident response, post-mortem analysis, and root cause investigations.
  • Implement and maintain service-level objectives (SLOs) and service-level indicators (SLIs).
  • Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the SRE team.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to production systems while aligning solutions with business goals.
  • Communicate reliability metrics and incident reports effectively to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, or a related role.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a leadership capacity.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, specifically Java.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, and monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of networking, databases, system administration, version control, and CI/CD automations.
  • Experience with container-based technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS is preferred.

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