Data Science Manager - Strategic Data Solutions

Apple • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create
products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire
industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the
innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to
industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared
responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs
and is inspired to do their best work. Apple’s Strategic Data Solutions team is
looking for an accomplished data science and analytics leader to build and lead
a diverse team of individual contributors who are experts in analytics and
predictive modeling. You’ll primarily partner with machine learning engineering
leaders and program managers to deliver high-impact end-to-end solutions for
improving security, fraud prevention and operational efficiency. You will not
only lead a data science team, but also contribute thought leadership and
operational solutions that power decision automation across a wide range of
business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science, analytics engineering, or similar technical analytics roles
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring data-focused teams
• Proficiency in SQL, data visualization and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R)
• Strong background in experimentation design, causal inference, and statistical analysis
• Experience working with large-scale data pipelines and production-level analytics systems
• Proven ability to drive measurable business impact through data and automation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with building robust monitoring systems to track data and model health in production
• Expertise in data storytelling and creating stakeholder-ready visualizations and narratives
• Ability to connect insights to business outcomes and influence strategy
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Spark, Snowflake, Airflow) and ML ops tooling
• Passion for fostering inclusive team environments and valuing diverse perspectives
• Clear communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into actionable business language

Responsibilities

• Hire, grow, and lead a high-caliber team of data professionals spanning analytics engineering, predictive modeling and data visualization
• Guide team members in delivering data/business analytics, data storytelling, architecture guidance, and performance optimization
• Ensure data integrity, accessibility, and consistency across systems by overseeing data transformation and integration from multiple sources
• Design and implement robust monitoring, alerting, and health check programs to ensure sustained data and model performance at scale
• Drive statistical analysis and predictive modeling to uncover actionable insights and inform decision-making across business domains
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align analytics initiatives with strategic objectives
• Evangelize data science best practices and help embed a data-informed culture across teams
• Lead through influence — balancing technical mentorship with strategic thinking to enable scalable, high-impact outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager