Software Engineering Manager, Core OS Austin,Texas,United States Software and Services The File Providers team is a user space software team working closely with filesystem layers and we are seeking a leader who can shape and guide the development of our storage stack on customer devices. Our team owns the FileProvider framework, built upon the APFS filesystem and other Apple core technologies, and supports services like iCloud Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. As a leader in this organization, you will work directly with the engineering teams of these organizations and have direct impact on their feature roadmap and on the reliability of our storage solutions for our users. You will also participate in the evolution of the user experience on all of Apple’s platforms regarding document editing, search, organization and collaboration! Are you ready to impact hundreds of millions of people accessing their files in the cloud from macOS and iOS every day? **Description** You will manage a small team of engineers but make decisions affecting many cross-functional teams and external partners. You will remain hands on technical details including source code and data, and will be driving architecture guidance, code reviews and risk assessments. You will be expected to be able to talk about bugs at a very detailed technical level. You will represent your team and technology in cross-functional meetings, partner with many different teams within the Software, Services and AI/ML groups, and work with clients outside of Apple. You will participate in clarifying requirements and goals for cross-functional software projects. You will have the opportunity to plan a multi-year roadmap and lead the design, execution, and post-execution phases of software development. You will be responsible for the development of some of the brightest engineers in the industry! **Minimum Qualifications** + Experience with OS Fundamentals such as concurrency, memory management, file systems, virtualization and daemons + Capacity to drive complex cross-functional projects, handling partnership management while staying hands-on at a technical level + Clarity in decision making, preferring data to intuition + Comfort with managing multiple tasks in parallel, in tight schedules, with frequent interruptions + Appetite to work in a diverse and global team, facilitate collaboration, and cultivate help between engineers + BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree or equivalent experience **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + 1+ years of experience as a tech lead, engineering manager, or serving as a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) + Experience with API evolution and working with API clients + Experience with mobile device resource constraints **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** + Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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 Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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 (Opens in a new window) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) . 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 (Opens in a new window) . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) . 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 (opens in a new window) 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.