Apple
Continuous Integration Systems Manager
Cupertino, California, United States
Software and Services
Summary
Posted:
Oct 01, 2025
Role Number:
200623360-0836
Apple's Software Developer Workflows team delivers fast, reliable CI systems that make Apple's software easier to develop and ship. We believe that streamlined development unlocks creativity, innovation, and potential for developers.
We're seeking an experienced engineering manager to drive critical improvements in our CI systems. You'll extend large-scale software integration systems and distributed architectures for Apple's OS engineers, with particular focus on results storage and failure analysis capabilities that help developers quickly diagnose and resolve build/test issues.
We value diverse perspectives and unique skills. More than specific experience, we seek a leader passionate about building great software, continuous learning, and enabling others to create amazing applications.
Description
You'll solve software integration problems at scale using distributed backends, combining our unique domain with proven distributed system techniques for high performance and reliability. You'll make architectural decisions considering short and long-term goals, then guide implementation across teams while developing operational mechanisms.
Success requires flexibility, proactivity, and thriving in a supportive environment with challenging problems. You'll need excellent judgment for timely decisions, ability to drive constructive design discussions, and experience to advocate and teach others.
In your role as a manager and leader on our team, you will:
Responsibilities
Drive scalable results storage architectures handling Apple's massive CI workload with fast failure diagnosis
Develop sophisticated failure analysis systems providing actionable insights through comprehensive data analysis
Lead teams by developing clear vision and strong cultural norms
Support distributed services engineering and organizational tooling standards
Refine requirements and implement lasting solutions with your team
Build cross-team relationships and knowledge sharing
Collaborate on service scalability (resiliency, redundancy, performance)
Own components critical to Apple's success
Engineer high-performance systems through optimization and testing
Scale distributed services to increasing problem sizes
Improve service and tool operability
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of system software development experience, with 2+ years in engineering
Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field, or equivalent experience
Proven ability to build diverse, strong teams - attracting, hiring, retaining top talent
Experience transforming complex technical data into actionable developer insights
Strong leadership experience and influence with cross-functional products or initiatives
Self-directed: drive projects from concept to production
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for developer productivity, testing, build systems, and cloud services
Large-scale data storage, analytics platforms, or observability tools experience
Background in failure analysis or building diagnostic systems for developers
Thrives in fast-paced environments, loves learning new technologies
Large-scale distributed systems design and operations
High-scale platform systems with fast response/recovery requirements
Application monitoring and incident management experience
Infrastructure systems knowledge (e.g., Kubernetes)
Programming expertise (Java, Scala, C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $198,300 and $342,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Cupertino, California, United States
Software and Services
Summary
Posted:
Oct 01, 2025
Role Number:
200623360-0836
Apple's Software Developer Workflows team delivers fast, reliable CI systems that make Apple's software easier to develop and ship. We believe that streamlined development unlocks creativity, innovation, and potential for developers.
We're seeking an experienced engineering manager to drive critical improvements in our CI systems. You'll extend large-scale software integration systems and distributed architectures for Apple's OS engineers, with particular focus on results storage and failure analysis capabilities that help developers quickly diagnose and resolve build/test issues.
We value diverse perspectives and unique skills. More than specific experience, we seek a leader passionate about building great software, continuous learning, and enabling others to create amazing applications.
Description
You'll solve software integration problems at scale using distributed backends, combining our unique domain with proven distributed system techniques for high performance and reliability. You'll make architectural decisions considering short and long-term goals, then guide implementation across teams while developing operational mechanisms.
Success requires flexibility, proactivity, and thriving in a supportive environment with challenging problems. You'll need excellent judgment for timely decisions, ability to drive constructive design discussions, and experience to advocate and teach others.
In your role as a manager and leader on our team, you will:
Responsibilities
Drive scalable results storage architectures handling Apple's massive CI workload with fast failure diagnosis
Develop sophisticated failure analysis systems providing actionable insights through comprehensive data analysis
Lead teams by developing clear vision and strong cultural norms
Support distributed services engineering and organizational tooling standards
Refine requirements and implement lasting solutions with your team
Build cross-team relationships and knowledge sharing
Collaborate on service scalability (resiliency, redundancy, performance)
Own components critical to Apple's success
Engineer high-performance systems through optimization and testing
Scale distributed services to increasing problem sizes
Improve service and tool operability
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of system software development experience, with 2+ years in engineering
Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field, or equivalent experience
Proven ability to build diverse, strong teams - attracting, hiring, retaining top talent
Experience transforming complex technical data into actionable developer insights
Strong leadership experience and influence with cross-functional products or initiatives
Self-directed: drive projects from concept to production
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for developer productivity, testing, build systems, and cloud services
Large-scale data storage, analytics platforms, or observability tools experience
Background in failure analysis or building diagnostic systems for developers
Thrives in fast-paced environments, loves learning new technologies
Large-scale distributed systems design and operations
High-scale platform systems with fast response/recovery requirements
Application monitoring and incident management experience
Infrastructure systems knowledge (e.g., Kubernetes)
Programming expertise (Java, Scala, C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $198,300 and $342,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.