The role involves leading a team of engineers to develop the next generation of storage infrastructure at Apple. The Storage Platforms organization focuses on building systems that store and protect data at a massive scale. The ideal candidate will ensure that the platform reflects Apple's commitment to reliability and quality while fostering collaboration across teams. This position is suited for a compassionate leader passionate about large-scale distributed systems and operational excellence.

• Experience designing, building, and operating highly reliable and scalable distributed services.
• Demonstrated success leading teams of 10 or more software engineers with a focus on mentorship.
• Deep understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
• Solid grasp of distributed systems fundamentals such as fault tolerance and consistency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proven experience hiring exceptional technical talent and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems such as databases or storage platforms.
• More than 10 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in engineering management.

• Lead exceptional engineers passionate about building globally distributed, high-performance systems.
• Ensure every layer of the platform reflects Apple's commitment to reliability and data protection.
• Collaborate across teams to strengthen the foundation that supports Apple's services.
• Empower teams to solve complex problems at a global scale.
• Build trust and foster collaboration within the team.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.