The Principal Data Architect role within the Applied Data Science team at Apple focuses on building the data foundation that supports AI and analytics for a global legal organization. This position combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical work and team leadership. The role is essential for transforming legal operations through trusted and connected data. The Senior Data Architect will lead the Data Management Office and ensure the data architecture vision is aligned with organizational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related fields, with at least 4 years in a senior architecture or leadership role.
• Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture including data modeling, dimensional modeling, data lake design, and ETL/ELT patterns.
• Strong experience with cloud data platforms, particularly Snowflake.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data engineering, transformation, and automation.
• Experience with data integration and transformation tools such as dbt or Fivetran.
• Experience designing and implementing entity resolution, master data management, or data quality solutions.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring data teams.
• Excellent communication skills to translate data architecture concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience building data architectures for legal tech or legal operations environments.
• Familiarity with legal systems including matter management, CLM, eBilling, or document management systems.
• Experience with semantic layer technologies, knowledge graphs, or ontology design.
• Understanding of how data architecture enables AI/ML systems.
• Experience with data observability and quality tools.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to legal data.

• Lead the Data Management Office and own the data architecture vision for Legal Operations.
• Design and implement the semantic layer, unified data model, and data governance frameworks.
• Ensure data is trusted, connected, and ready for AI and analytics consumption.
• Translate complex data challenges into elegant, scalable solutions.
• Mentor and lead data teams to achieve architectural goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with business objectives.

• 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.