Filesystems SW Engineering Manager

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. When we talk about scale, we mean it. Our file system technologies power the persistent storage for billions of customers worldwide across our product ecosystem: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, VisionPro, and AppleTV. To us, a filesystem is not a one-and-done type of software project: we iterate regularly to enable critical user experiences across the ecosystem, such as Apple Intelligence, media playback, and even automatic disk space management. The filesystem means a lot more than directory enumeration and assigning disk blocks to files.

Description

We are seeking a talented software engineering manager to lead a team of engineers that develop filesystem and related software for local storage (including but not exclusively APFS). This will require coordination and goal-setting for new features and improvements to our file system and cross-functional development with other software teams within Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in leading a low-level or system software team
• Understanding of core OS concepts & fundamentals (such as kernel space, persistent storage and system scheduling)
• Expert-level programming skills in C or C++
• 7+ years of experience in system software development
• BS in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their applications
• Experience with recruiting, hiring, ramping and retaining high performing SW engineers
• Experience in performance analysis of low level systems
• Proven data driven decision making

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.

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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 .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA

Job ID: apple-200617204-0836

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-23T19:11:23