Americas Business Process Re-Engineering Data Engineer

Engage with business and analytics teams to deeply understand data needs and translate requirements into robust, scalable engineering solutions that directly impact Operations decisions

Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines and architectures from ingestion and transformation to delivery across batch and real-time streaming workloads

Build and maintain high-quality data models (dimensional, relational, or knowledge graph-based) using modern transformation frameworks such as dbt, powering analytics and AIML use cases at scale

Architect and operate data workflows using orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, etc) with built-in monitoring, alerting, and SLA management

Implement data observability, lineage tracking, and validation frameworks to uphold data integrity and trustworthiness across the platform

Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Software Engineers and Analysts to operationalize models and ensure data infrastructure supports production AIML workflows

Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to manage cloud-native data environments (Snowflake, Spark, Delta Lake / Apache Iceberg) with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and scalability

Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub, Claude) and LLM-powered agents to accelerate pipeline authoring, code review, documentation, and transformation logic generation from natural language specifications

Apply DataOps principles including CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to deliver reliable, production-grade data products

Champion a data product mindset, enabling self-serve analytics and reducing bottlenecks for downstream consumers

Tune query performance, partitioning strategies, and storage optimization for data at scale in cloud warehouses and lakehouses

Develop and maintain clear technical documentation including data dictionaries, lineage diagrams, and architecture decision records

Present data infrastructure capabilities, health metrics, and architectural recommendations to senior leadership in clear, non-technical terms

Research and evaluate emerging data engineering technologies including streaming architectures, GenAI-powered data tooling, and next-generation warehousing to expand the team’s capabilities and accelerate innovation

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Ability to work well in a fast-paced, iterative environment and deliver projects under timeline pressures

Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, bringing innovative and strategic thinking to reporting, business analytics, and AI-powered automation

Exceptional ability to communicate complex data architecture decisions clearly to both technical peers and non-technical senior stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to partner effectively across functions, share knowledge, and integrate diverse feedback

Self-sufficient with an ability to thrive in an environment of autonomy amidst ambiguity, with a high bias for action and meticulous attention to data integrity, MS in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math, Data Science, Operations Research or a related field and 8+ years of industry experience OR BS in related field with 10+ years hands-on industry experience

Domain expertise in supply chain, operations management, logistics, planning & forecasting, production integration, channel management

Demonstrated expertise building and operating large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and modern frameworks (dbt, Spark, Kafka/Flink for streaming)

Proficiency with cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake) and open table formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg)

Strong command of advanced SQL for complex data modeling, query optimization, and analytics engineering

Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Apache Airflow or equivalent) and building production-grade, monitored pipelines

Hands-on experience implementing data quality frameworks, observability tooling, and data lineage tracking in production environments

Experienced with implementation and productionalization of GenAI and Agentic AI tooling including LLM-assisted code generation, MCP servers, and AI-powered data pipeline automation

Experience with data visualization and self-service analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Streamlit, ThoughtSpot) and the ability to build light front-end data products

Track record of staying current with industry best practices, rapidly adopting emerging technologies (e.g., vector databases, RAG pipelines, AI-native data tools), and building functional prototypes to validate concepts

Apple is where extraordinary people do their best work. If making a real impact excites you, a career here might be your dream - just be prepared to dream big.

Apple’s growing supply chain complexity demands innovative approaches beyond traditional data engineering. You’ll join a team designing and building modern, scalable data infrastructure that powers analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven decision-making across Operations. You’re passionate about building reliable data systems, staying ahead of technology trends, and thrive navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk.