Senior Data Science Manager - Worldwide Product Marketing

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Senior Data Science Manager for Worldwide Product Marketing to lead data science initiatives end-to-end—from scoping and data prep to modeling, visualization, and delivery.

You will set standards for code quality and production readiness while partnering with Engineering and ML teams on scalable solutions. Preferred candidates have 10+ years in data science and 2+ years leading data-focused teams, with strong SQL/Python skills and a track record of driving

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistics and experimental design.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python with large data sets.
• Experience driving business impact via data and automation.
• Ability to lead and mentor data-focused teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives end-to-end: scoping, prep, modeling, visualization, delivery.
• Provide technical direction and review analytical approaches and dashboards.
• Set standards for code quality, reproducibility, and production readiness.
• Champion responsible use of LLMs and AI tooling to accelerate insights.
• Define analytical vision and multi-quarter roadmap aligned to goals.
• Prioritize competing initiatives and balance quick wins with long-term investments.
• Translate business questions into analytical frameworks and actionable insights.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Product, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Statistics

Experiment design

Causal inference

ML methodologies

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Production analytics

Communication

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Statistics/Applied Math/Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Senior Data Science Manager - Worldwide Product Marketing

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

Description

• Lead data science initiatives end-to-end—from scoping and data prep to modeling, visualization, and delivery
• Provide technical direction and review analytical approaches, ML models, and dashboards
• Set standards for code and data quality, reproducibility, and production readiness, partnering with Engineering and ML teams on scalable solutions
• Champion the responsible use of LLMs and AI-assisted tooling to accelerate insights, visualization, and modeling
• Set the analytical vision and multi-quarter roadmap, aligned to business priorities and Apple's broader goals
• Prioritize competing initiatives, balancing quick wins against long-term platform and capability investments
• Anticipate where the discipline is heading—including AI/LLM and agentic workflows—and shape the team's capabilities accordingly
• Translate business questions into analytical frameworks, and analytical results into actionable decisions
• Serve as the primary thought partner for Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Product, and cross‑functional stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning
• 2+ years leading, mentoring, and scaling data-focused teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistics, experimentation design, causal inference, and ML methodologies
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Experience with large, complex datasets, data pipelines, and production-level analytics systems
• Proven ability to drive measurable business impact through data and automation
• Exceptional communication skills, able to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, complex environments and set clear direction

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $212,600 and $319,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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