Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager, Apple Maps

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$262,500–$393,800 / yr
Posted
83 days ago

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Above market

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This role $328k
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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 · Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager, Apple Maps

As an SRE Manager for Apple Maps, you will lead a team responsible for the reliability and scalability of critical location services used by millions daily. Your role involves setting strategic direction, driving automation and platform improvements, and fostering a culture that embraces AI to enhance operational efficiency. You will work closely with engineering and product teams to ensure infrastructure evolves in line with business needs, while also mentoring junior staff and communicating effectively at the executive level. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading SRE organizations for large-scale services, proficiency in Linux, distributed systems, and networking, and a track record of applying AI/ML tools to improve operations. Experience with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and LLM-based solutions is preferred, as you will be instrumental in shaping the future of SRE at Apple.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the strategic roadmap for Apple Maps serving infrastructure.
  • Lead and grow an SRE organization, setting high standards for technical excellence.
  • Champion reliability requirements in cross-functional planning and architecture decisions.
  • Execute a clear AI strategy to reduce toil and improve reliability outcomes.
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted tooling into daily SRE workflows and culture.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of SRE or related technical leadership experience in large-scale, distributed systems.
  • Proven track record leading SRE organizations for high-profile, user-facing services.
  • Strong technical expertise in Linux, networking, and infrastructure at scale.
  • Experience applying AI/ML tools to enhance SRE operations and reduce toil.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical strategies effectively to executive stakeholders.
  • Defined or actively executing an AI strategy within a large-scale SRE organization.

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