Senior Manager, Data Operations Engineering

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Lead a team responsible for data collection efforts across a variety of core technologies. Own the vision, strategy, and execution of large-scale data operations; grow and develop a team of engineers; and drive alignment across hardware, software, infrastructure, and algorithm organizations. Success requires a deep understanding of data collection and user study fundamentals, proven people leadership, and a strong command of Apple's product ecosystem in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• At least 3 years of direct people management experience, with a demonstrated track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Apple and vendor study locations a minimum of 10–15% of the year.
• Ability to work in an office environment a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Deep understanding of data collection and user study fundamentals.
• Proven people leadership and a strong command of Apple's product ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

• Experience scoping, bidding, and contracting third-party vendors for short- and long-term projects at scale.
• Strong background creating complex roadmaps and schedules, delivering on time across key milestones and multiple concurrent work streams.
• Exceptional cross-functional influence and a track record of driving alignment and outcomes across engineering, operations, and research organizations without direct authority.
• A motivated and proactive approach to resolving issues and anticipating organizational needs before they become blockers.
• Ability to create, document, and socialize processes where none exist, and to drive innovation when existing processes do not make sense.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication, with the ability to adapt to executive audiences, technical engineers, and external vendor partners.
• Sound technical troubleshooting and triage methodology, with experience overseeing pre-release hardware and software platforms.
• Experience creating human-centric data collection protocols and general data offload practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, strategy, and execution of large-scale data operations.
• Grow and develop a team of talented engineers.
• Drive alignment across hardware, software, infrastructure, and algorithm organizations.
• Lead data collection efforts across a variety of core technologies.

What This Job Offers

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