Lead Engineer- iCloud Foundation, Apple Cloud Services

Apple • Cupertino, CA

10h

About The Position

Imagine the impact you could make at Apple. Here, bold ideas quickly turn into
groundbreaking products, services, and experiences that reach billions
worldwide. What if you had the opportunity to shape the future of cloud
computing while working with some of the brightest minds in the industry? We are
looking for a passionate and forward-thinking engineering leader to drive
innovation in cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to lead high-performing
teams, solve complex challenges at scale, and set new standards for privacy,
security, and engineering excellence! We are seeking an experienced Engineering
Leader to lead the iCloud Foundation team, responsible for optimizing and
standardizing software development processes across Apple’s largest
consumer-facing applications. This role will focus on driving improvements in
SDLC, CI/CD, testing strategies, code quality, and developer productivity while
collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency at scale.

DESCRIPTION

As a senior engineering leader, you will drive the vision and execution of best
practices for software development, deployment, and operations. How do we
empower developers to build world-class software faster while maintaining
Apple’s uncompromising standards for security and quality? You will lead
initiatives to enhance internal development frameworks, optimize CI/CD
pipelines, and introduce automation that transforms how teams work! Your ability
to inspire engineers, remove roadblocks, and align development strategies with
business goals will be key to success. Beyond the technology, how will you help
shape a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation? A
critical part of this role is hiring, mentoring, and developing top engineering
talent, fostering an environment where individuals thrive and teams achieve
extraordinary results. Your experiences working across global teams and
influencing stakeholders will be instrumental in advancing Apple’s cloud
engineering efforts.

Requirements

• Decades of engineering expertise, including substantial leadership and management of engineering teams.
• Strong experience in Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development methodologies.
• Hands-on expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) and testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C, Swift, Python, JavaScript, Go, etc.).
• Experience driving security best practices and working with distributed systems in a public, private, or hybrid cloud environment.
• Experience implementing governance and automation to enhance software quality and compliance.
• Proven experience driving SDLC transformations and improving developer productivity at scale.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level