Technical Data Product Manager, iCloud Data

Technical Data Product Manager, iCloud Data

Culver City, California, United States Software and Services

At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. If you are a self-motivated, high-energy individual who is not afraid of challenges, we're looking for you. Apple Media Services is seeking a proven Technical Data Product Manager to lead iCloud data collection and dataset strategy for Apple Services.

The Technical Data Product Manager leads the iCloud data landscape across Apple Media Services — spanning storage, sync, backup and restore, family sharing, cross-device continuity, and iCloud+ subscription telemetry. This role unites iCloud Product, DS&A, Engineering, and Privacy teams to deliver reliable, privacy-compliant data for measurement, analytics, and growth.

• Own the iCloud data collection roadmap — identifying gaps, prioritizing instrumentation, and driving delivery with Client Engineering, Data Engineering, and Server Engineering teams
• Partner with iCloud Product, Data Science & Analytics, and Business Intelligence teams to understand measurement needs; lead cross-functional instrumentation efforts ensuring consistent coverage of iCloud touchpoints including storage tier upgrades, sync and backup flows, family sharing, cross-device continuity, and iCloud+ upsell journeys
• Ensure data collection adheres to Apple's privacy standards and global regulations; proactively incorporate new requirements into data design
• Enrich iCloud event data into downstream warehousing environments; design a scalable data strategy supporting iCloud use cases across Apple Media Services' ecosystem
• Develop and maintain data taxonomy frameworks for iCloud instrumentation — standardizing event schemas, subscription state models, and reporting structures
• Define and own data contracts with engineering partners to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of iCloud data
• Perform root-cause analysis to troubleshoot data quality issues; continuously improve the data landscape by introducing new capabilities and optimizing storage costs
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to apply generative AI and emerging technologies to iCloud data workflows — driving innovation, accelerating insights, and delivering increased business value across Apple Media Services

• 5+ years in Technical Product Management, data engineering, or data science, preferably in digital media, cloud storage, or subscription businesses
• Strong proficiency in SQL; experience with Python and Py Spark
• Deep knowledge of client-server analytics tracking strategies and iCloud instrumentation (storage usage, sync events, backup/restore telemetry, family sharing, cross-device continuity)
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Vertica, or equivalent)
• Experience with data pipeline design, ETL development, and data transformation best practices
• Experience with dataset design, including projections, aggregates, metadata, and reference tables
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy principles, and global regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, DMA)
• Excellent communication and project management skills; strong analytical mindset with proven ability to deliver complex, cross-functional projects end-to‑end
• Relentless and tenacious approach to solving data engineering challenges — you persist through ambiguity, technical obstacles, and organizational complexity to deliver solutions that support business‑critical decisions
• Familiarity with subscription measurement, plan/tier upgrade funnels, and engagement analytics is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Information Systems…