Senior Manager, ESCI Data Engineering

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses

Stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the data strategy for the Environment, Supply Chain & Innovation (ESCI) data foundation. You will own the end-to-end product vision, strategy, and roadmap, working with Product managers, Designers, Software and Platform Engineers.

You’ll manage a portfolio of systems at varying maturity, balance resources, and align internal partners around priorities while delivering clear outcomes that support Apple’s commitments and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in change management.
• 10+ years managing software engineering or product teams.
• 5+ years leading a combined Product and Engineering organization.
• Experience across Product, Design, and Engineering with cross-functional ownership.
• Strong understanding of APIs and platform concepts.
• Experience with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the data strategy and ESCI data foundation across Apple.
• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap end-to-end.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing, distributed team across Cupertino and Austin.
• Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Audit, and Communications to ensure governance and reporting requirements.
• Balance user experience, regulatory needs, and technical feasibility while delivering outcomes.

Skills

Change management

Software engineering leadership

Product and engineering leadership

APIs and platforms

Strategic product vision

Stakeholder communication

Distributed teams

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

We’re looking for a Senior Manager to lead the data strategy and the teams responsible for Apple’s Environment, Supply Chain & Innovation (ESCI) data foundation — the system of record behind Apple’s reporting on labor and human rights, supplier readiness & development, community engagement, materials, carbon, chemistry and resources. This work underpins both Apple’s public commitments and the assurance and audit processes that stand behind them. In this role you’ll own the product vision end-to-end, from strategy and roadmap to hands‑on execution with cross‑functional teams spanning Product Managers, Designers, Software and Platform Engineers. You’ll inherit a portfolio of systems at mixed maturity including environmental metrics and supplier‑facing tools. A core part of the job is sequencing and balancing resources and being clear with internal and cross‑functional partners about priorities. You’ll be a people‑first leader who can grow and mentor a high‑performing team while aligning everyone around a shared vision and navigating trade‑offs between user experience, technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, delivery timelines, and driving Apple values.

Description

You’ll be based in Cupertino managing a team distributed between Cupertino and Austin and working across the full set of functions that depend on this data. Our team builds the applications and custom AI agents that enable Apple to manufacture every product we ship, and to know and report how it was made — including strict compliance with Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct, the materials used, and the environmental footprint. It’s high‑impact work at the core of Apple’s operations. You’ll partner closely with:- Product Design and Manufacturing Design — the teams whose decisions generate the data we capture- Supplier Readiness & Development and Environment program teams — the full range of ESCI programs, including, labor and human rights, health and safety, code compliance, smarter chemistry, clean energy, carbon removals, materials, and resources- Legal and Regulatory — evolving disclosure requirements and strict data governance- Reporting and Communications — the external narrative and the numbers behind it- Business Assurance and Internal Audit — evidentiary standards, controls, traceability, and third‑party assurance readiness. You’ll be someone who anticipates problems without over‑architecting solutions, who can distill complex challenges into clear, simple outcomes, and who is equally comfortable making a mature system quietly excellent and making the case to rebuild one that has reached its limits. Periodic international travel required (Shanghai, Europe) to connect with our in‑region counterparts, supplier‑facing teams, and the end users who depend on what we build.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven track record in change management
• 10+ years managing software engineering or product teams
• 5+ years leading a combined Product and Engineering organization with full cross‑functional ownership across Product Management, Design, and Engineering
• Strong understanding of software development, APIs, and platform/infrastructure concepts
• Proven track record of defining and delivering a product vision across multiple applications, spanning both mature systems in active production use and platforms requiring significant modernization or replacement
• Ability to translate ambiguous business problems and evolving regulatory requirements into clear product solutions
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across functions — including legal, communications, and audit or assurance functions — and presenting to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Familiarity with auditing systems, assessment workflows, and reporting or assurance standards, and the data integrity and traceability requirements they impose
• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supply chain, supplier responsibility, labor and human rights, or social impact data and systems
• Experience in manufacturing or environmental systems
• Experience with third‑party audit, assurance, or certification processes
• Experience working with international teams or counterparts

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 $267,800 and $401,700, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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