Director of Engineering, AiDP Data Services

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$311,100–$496,900 / yr
Posted
97 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director of Engineering, AiDP Data Services

The Director of Engineering, AiDP Data Services joins the AI & Data Platforms team to lead the data services organization. This leader will define and execute the strategic roadmap for data services while managing a high-performing team of architects, engineers, and database professionals. The role involves overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of open-source and commercial databases for scalable platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across transactional and analytics systems. Key responsibilities include integrating Next Gen AI capabilities into data platforms and driving best practices in data governance and quality. The candidate will work with diverse data structures including Search, Vector, Graph, Relational, NoSQL, Cache, and Queues. This role addresses complex data challenges within the consumer electronics, services, and manufacturing sectors to support expansive data needs through advanced engineering and infrastructure management.

What does a Engineering Director earn?

Median $307000 from 31 postings across 22 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define and execute the strategic roadmap for data services aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data architects, engineers, and database professionals.
  • Oversee the design and maintenance of open-source and commercial databases for scalable platforms.
  • Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of all enterprise data systems.
  • Drive best practices in data engineering, quality, and governance across the organization.
  • Integrate Next Gen AI capabilities into data platforms to enhance functionality and insights.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve data infrastructure efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 20+ years of progressive experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • At least 10 years of experience in data engineering, database management, and transactional/analytics platforms.
  • Proven leadership in managing and scaling data services for complex, high-volume ecosystems.
  • Deep expertise in modern data architectures, governance, and security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud-native data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Familiarity with MLOps and integrating AI/ML models into data pipelines.
  • Experience in highly regulated industries or with stringent data compliance requirements.

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