The Apple Ads data team is looking for a hands-on Data Engineering Manager to lead the design of large-scale data, analytics, and reporting systems. This role combines technical contribution with people leadership, guiding a product-focused data engineering team. The manager will enable analysts, business users, and data scientists by establishing standards for reliable data product production. The focus is on building data products that uphold Apple's privacy commitments and transform advertising through data insights.

• 3+ years of experience managing teams of software engineers and analysts
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in computer science, mathematics, or similar quantitative fields
• Demonstrated expertise in data warehousing concepts and distributed technologies such as SparkSQL, PySpark, and Hadoop
• Proven ability to design for multiple cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with big data query engines like SparkSQL, Hive, and Cassandra
• Advanced skills using one or more scripting languages such as Python or Bash
• Proficiency in applying data encryption and data security standards
• Expertise in modern table formats such as Apache Iceberg and file formats like Parquet
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as Tableau and ThoughtSpot

• Lead the design and development of large-scale data, analytics, and reporting systems
• Guide a product-focused data engineering team while driving continuous improvement of capabilities
• Establish standards and frameworks for reliable and efficient production of new data products
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable data insights
• Ensure solutions are reliable and performant while addressing increasing scale and complexity
• Engage in technical problem-solving and design alongside the engineering team

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.