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Cloud Infrastructure Decision Lead

5 days ago Cupertino, CA

Cloud Infrastructure Business Operations (CIBO) leads the business level infrastructure requirements and costs at Apple. CIBO manages, reports and optimizes 1PC and 3PC Infrastructure investments in partnership with Finance, Corporate Procurement and Engineering. CIBO combines individual business demands into an aligned infrastructure signal for Apple Cloud Platforms (1PC) and 3rd Party Cloud providers (3PC). CIBO engages with each line of business on their annual infrastructure plans and budgets.

CIBO has three discrete teams, CIBO Demand, CIBO Supply and CIBO Cloud Management and Analytics.

Description

CIBO is looking for a senior leader to join, Cloud Infrastructure Decision Support. This role will work closely with executives on the capacity planning to support Apple's LLMs and Generative AI infrastructure roadmap. This role will inform strategy and infrastructure investments needed to support the Apple's Intelligence roadmap. ","responsibilities":"This leader will be responsible for working across Apple to consolidate demand and requirements for generative AI resources, LLMs and the infrastructure strategy.

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The leader will be responsible for defining requirements, initiating engagements, tracking business use cases for features and products that will drive growth of accelerated compute, LLMs and inference at Apple.

Technical analysis, effective communications and strategic thinking is essential to leading this team.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of experience in product or program management

10 or more years of experience in engineering operations, product management or developer productivity

Strong business understanding and experience managing cost and optimizations programs in infrastructure

Experience working with Engineering leaders on the balance of performance, cost and innovation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Economics or Data Science

Minimum 5 years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure

Expert organizational and communication skills

Willingness to initiate and iterate on models in an evolving space to build frameworks

Strong knowledge of infrastructure operations including foundation models and accelerated compute.

Executive presentation and presence

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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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200644864-0836_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-07T19:11:58

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  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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