Apple is looking for an experienced data engineering team lead to join the Finance Process, Analytics, Reporting & Technology (PART) Data Operations team. This role involves leading a team of data engineers to deliver high-quality data for Retail Finance analysts. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys solving complex business problems and developing engineering talent. The team faces various technical and business challenges, requiring adaptability and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on SQL and data.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring other engineers.
• Expertise in programming languages like Python and technologies such as Airflow, Spark, Trino, Kafka, Docker, Iceberg, and Databricks.
• Hands-on experience with database design and architecture in cloud data warehouses and lakehouse environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and business contexts.
• Experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure for data infrastructure and storage.
• Experience with streaming interfaces and pipelines.
• Finance and accounting process experience.

• Lead a team of data engineers to architect, develop, and test large scale and efficient data solutions.
• Ensure the delivery of trustworthy, high-quality data to Retail Finance analysts.
• Analyze complex datasets and design solutions with optimum quality and efficiency.
• Maintain a strong appreciation for data quality and validation in every pipeline.
• Foster the development of engineering talent within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt to changing business conditions.

• 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.