Data Science Manager - System Analytics & Intelligence

Apple • Cupertino, CA

3d

About The Position

Core OS ships the foundational software that powers every Apple product. At the
scale and complexity of that work, accelerating developer productivity,
elevating software quality, and shaping where the organization invests next
demands more than intuition. It requires turning massive amounts of workflow
data into clear, strategic intelligence. The System Analytics & Intelligence
(SAIL) team exists to do exactly that: identify what matters most, drive
meaningful improvements to the developer experience, and help drive the
initiatives that keep Core OS teams focused on highest-impact work. We are
looking for a leader who is passionate about that problem, someone who sees data
not as an end in itself, but as a means to drive real organizational change. You
will lead a team of data scientists and analysts, and you will define what it
means for Core OS to truly understand itself: to see the forest, not just the
trees, and to point confidently to where investment will have the greatest
impact on quality and developer productivity.

DESCRIPTION

As the manager for the SAIL team, you will own the vision and execution for how
Core OS measures what matters and acts on it. The opportunity ahead is to build
the strategic intelligence function for Core OS: systems that synthesize signals
from across the development lifecycle to proactively identify systemic
bottlenecks, predict quality risk, and guide leadership investment decisions
before problems escalate. This role requires more than technical depth in data
engineering and analytics. It requires the judgment to know which questions are
worth asking and the influence to ensure the answers drive action. You will
build and maintain strong partnerships with engineering teams, workflow
champions, and leadership across Core OS organizations. Candidates who thrive in
this role will be energized by ambiguity, motivated by impact, and committed to
building something Core OS didn't know it needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building production data systems (Python, SQL, or similar languages) and working with data platforms and distributed systems
• Strong foundation in data analytics, including experience with business intelligence tools, statistical analysis, and data visualization
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and clear narratives for technical and executive audiences
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience partnering across multiple teams and organizations
• Proven track record of delivering data products that drive measurable business or engineering outcomes

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience leading teams of data engineers, data scientists, or analytics engineers
• Experience with modern data stack tools, business intelligence platforms such as Tableau, and background in software development workflows, CI/CD systems, or developer productivity
• Experience with graph databases, graph algorithms, or machine learning/LLM applications in software engineering domains
• Experience making data insights easily accessible to stakeholders through web services, APIs, or other scalable delivery mechanisms across large engineering organizations
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees