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Engineering Manager, CloudKit Infrastructure - iCloud

Apple· Software and Services
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Seattle, WA$195.7k - $338.4kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Engineering Manager for CloudKit infrastructure responsible for scalable, reliable, privacy-focused database platform (CloudKit) that underpins iCloud services. Leads architecture, roadmap, and a team focused on distributed databases, storage systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Guide complex architectural decisions and contribute to hands-on development to maintain CloudKit’s reputation for data availability and scalability.
  • Oversee development velocity, code quality, testing practices, and release processes to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software.
  • Support the availability, durability, and performance of production systems operating at scale.
  • Define and execute the technical and infrastructure roadmap for CloudKit in collaboration with key partners.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on distributed databases, job frameworks, and cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including site reliability engineering (SRE) and solutions engineering to ensure efficient and seamless integration of data-critical subsystems.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proven experience in software engineering with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
  • Experience building and operating large-scale, multi-tenant distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  • Passion for building strong engineering cultures rooted in transparency, mentorship, and technical rigor.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work across organizational boundaries.
  • Experience operating in large, complex organizations with high standards for quality and reliability.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

Skills

Required:Java, C, C++NoSQL and key-value databasesNetworking frameworksRelational storage systemsCloud and container technologies
Nice to have:Orchestration and schedulingEvent streaming / queuingIdentity, authentication, authorization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
  • Apple shareholders participation through discretionary employee stock programs (RSUs, stock purchase plan).
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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