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Engineering Manager, Platform Services

Apple

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/28/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

In this role, you will lead a team of Site Reliability Engineers to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of production systems at Apple. The Emerging Technologies team focuses on building scalable platforms and solving complex challenges. You will work in a fast-paced environment, driving operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact.

Requirements

  • BS degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years in a site reliability engineering, DevOps, or related role, with at least 2 years in a lead capacity.
  • Strong understanding of systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, and monitoring tools.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, particularly Java.
  • Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of network, databases, system administration, version control, and CI/CD automations.
  • Knowledgeable with container-based technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS.
  • Knowledgeable with modern web services architectures and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex Unix/Linux systems environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Site Reliability Engineers to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Drive operational excellence and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Automate operations and optimize infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate effectively across teams and influence without authority.
  • Build tools from scratch to enhance operational capabilities.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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