The PostgreSQL team at Apple is seeking an experienced committer to lead the technical direction of PostgreSQL within the company. This role involves developing and operating Apple's cloud-based relational database service that supports critical workloads across various domains. The successful candidate will be recognized as a technical authority in PostgreSQL internals and will drive an upstream-first strategy to align Apple's needs with the global PostgreSQL community. This position requires deep expertise in PostgreSQL and the systems it runs on, along with strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering leaders and stakeholders.

• Current or former committer to the PostgreSQL open source project.
• Demonstrated, sustained record of contributing features to PostgreSQL that have been well received upstream.
• BS in Computer Science or related fields with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• High level of proficiency in C, and, where relevant, C++ or Rust.
• Advanced understanding of data structures and algorithms in storage and indexing.
• Deep knowledge of the internals of PostgreSQL.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to set technical direction across teams.
• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields (MS with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience).
• Authorship of major PostgreSQL features, or sustained maintainership of a significant subsystem of the database.
• History of speaking at PostgreSQL developer conferences and mentoring other contributors.
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel development and performance optimizations.

• Lead the technical direction of PostgreSQL at Apple.
• Develop and operate a highly reliable cloud relational database service.
• Act as a technical authority and thought leader for PostgreSQL internals and features.
• Shape technical direction across multiple teams and ensure high-quality standards.
• Drive an upstream-first strategy to align Apple's needs with community PostgreSQL.
• Advise engineering leaders and stakeholders to align technical execution with business priorities.
• Explain complex technical material clearly and concisely to leaders across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Database Engineering and SRE teams.

• 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.