Site Reliability Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You are an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in distributed storage systems — you have a proven track record of leading SRE teams and delivering robust storage solutions that scale across various compute platforms. Your educational background includes a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, which has equipped you with the technical knowledge necessary for this role.

You possess deep knowledge of SRE principles, including monitoring, alerting, error budgets, and fault analysis — you understand the importance of reliability engineering concepts and how they apply to large-scale systems. Your experience in managing teams across geographic regions demonstrates your ability to lead diverse groups effectively, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Your technical expertise includes a strong foundation in distributed systems and block storage — you are comfortable working with complex architectures and have a passion for enhancing system reliability and performance. You are proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, or Rust, which allows you to engage with your team on a technical level.

You have experience with Kubernetes, virtualization, and containerization technologies — your familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and Ansible further enhances your capability to drive efficient development processes. You also have a solid understanding of security best practices and compliance, ensuring that the systems you manage are secure and reliable.

Desirable

While not required, experience with cloud platforms and large-scale distributed systems will set you apart — you are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

What you'll do

In this role, you will manage SRE teams focused on providing foundational block storage to various compute platforms — you will collaborate closely with peer SRE teams and development partners to design and implement scalable storage solutions that meet the needs of Apple's infrastructure. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding your teams through complex challenges and ensuring that they have the resources and support needed to succeed.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining SRE best practices within your teams — this includes developing monitoring and alerting strategies, managing error budgets, and conducting fault analysis to improve system reliability. You will also lead initiatives to enhance the performance and scalability of storage systems, ensuring that they can handle the demands of Apple's services.

Your role will involve cross-functional collaboration with various teams across the organization — you will work closely with engineering, product management, and operations to align on goals and deliver high-quality solutions. You will also mentor and develop your team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

What we offer

Apple offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront — you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that power some of the most popular services in the world. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement within a leading technology company.

Join us at Apple, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the future of technology — we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives of all employees. Together, we can achieve great things and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of distributed storage systems.