Principal Software Architect, App Store Analytics & Data Engineering

$207,800 - $378,700/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Senior

Cupertino, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Software Architect for App Store Analytics & Data Engineering at Apple is a leadership role focused on designing and developing scalable frameworks for analytics and data-driven services. This position involves collaborating with various teams to drive program execution, establish SDLC processes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of millions of users. The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in architecture and engineering management, capable of fostering cross-functional communication and promoting technological advancements within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable frameworks and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.
• Build and define a roadmap that aligns with efficient utilization of resources, SDLC standard methodologies, and technology modernization goals, then own the execution of these initiatives.
• Advocate for industry standard processes and promote internal technological advancements within engineering teams, prioritizing and driving their adoption.
• Facilitate multi-functional communication with internal partners and up to the executive leadership, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and that priorities and delivery schedule expectations are managed and aligned with the organizational roadmap.
• Nurture positive relationships across Apple, enabling seamless company-wide collaboration and ensuring effective communication among cross-divisional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Over 8 years of experience in architecture or engineering management.
• Experience in managing and overseeing data collection, pipelines, tools, and platforms for internal engineering teams.
• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and presenting data and metrics to support assumptions, make recommendations, and drive decisions.
• Expertise in distributed systems.
• Strong creative and critical thinking skills; able to swiftly triage, prioritize, and lead effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with privacy-preserving technologies.
• Managing AI/ML based projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Restricted stock unit awards
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discounted products and free services
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance