Job Details

Fleet Management Provisioning Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200599925

People at Apple don’t just build products — they craft experiences our customers love and depend on. Apple Services Engineering (ASE) builds and supports the systems that make many of these daily experiences possible. If you’ve used Apple products, you’ve likely interacted with us. ASE teams are responsible for the systems and services that directly support those customers and their experiences. We focus on availability and automation of key services that run Apple infrastructure every minute of every day all around the world!

Fleet Management’s Provisioning Team design and build the systems that automate server lifecycle management across Apple’s global data centers — turning raw hardware into ready-for-production resources that scale with Apple’s needs.

We build and maintain core systems that underpin services like compute, storage, and ?Silicon — forming the foundation of Apple’s most visible products, including iCloud.

Description

In this role, you'll lead critical infrastructure components, designing and developing scalable, resilient systems with a strong focus on performance and reliability. You’ll work alongside an extraordinary team on complex, high-impact projects, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a global impact every day.

We are looking for a results-driven Engineering Manager to lead this high-impact team. You’ll drive the technical vision, grow and mentor exceptional engineers, and partner across infrastructure and engineering teams to evolve our platform. This is a key leadership role with direct influence on how Apple’s infrastructure operates at global scale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and develop a high-performing software development team responsible for building the platform that manages server lifecycle across Apple’s global data centers.

Define and implement a technical strategy to streamline hardware deployment, improve automation, and enhance operational efficiency.

Drive initiatives to enhance system reliability, and observability, ensuring the platform operates efficiently at scale.

Mentor and grow engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Communicate progress, challenges, and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Maintain a high bar for quality and delivery, while enabling focus and meaningful progress on high-value work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Consistent track record leading software development teams, with experience delivering infrastructure platforms

• Significant experience shipping production-quality software in complex, distributed environments

• Strong proficiency in at least one of: Python, Golang, or Java with experience building robust, maintainable systems

• Strong written and communication skills

• Ability to dive deep into technical challenges while maintaining a clear view of business and product goals

• Experience hiring talent and building a strong inclusive team culture

• Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and supporting career growth

• Ability to lead in cross-functional settings, influence without authority, and align diverse stakeholders toward a common goal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large scale server provisioning and maintenance (OpenStack Ironic, Metal3, MAAS, xCat, Netbox, Tinkerbell)

• Familiarity with infrastructure automation, bare-metal orchestration, and data center systems.

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.

• 7+ years of software development experience, ideally in large-scale infrastructure environments.

• 5+ years of engineering management experience, with experience leading software development teams and delivering infrastructure platforms that support provisioning, automation, and operations at scale.

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 $219,300 and $329,600, 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. (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.

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