Finance Machine Learning Engineer - Tech Lead

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and curiosity to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love thinking analytically? Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance group finds value for both Apple and its shareholders. As a machine learning engineer in Finance, you'll play an integral role in building the data foundations, services, and platforms used for delivering insights and automating decisions for Apple's Finance organization.

Description

This role will be the technical lead for product cost, supporting our Operations Finance organization. You will work as part of a multi-discipline engineering pod with data and software engineers, product managers and program managers. Your ability to learn business processes and instill strong engineering practices into team machine learning processes will be critical. A key part of your role will be to operationalize AI solutions, bridging the gap between prototype and production to rapidly and reliably deliver value to the Finance organization.","responsibilities":"Technical lead overseeing solution design and engineers

Partner with teammates and share expertise across teams

Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Operationalize AI solutions, bridging the gap between prototype and production

Instill strong engineering practices into team machine learning processes

Rapidly and reliably deliver value to the Finance organization

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a corporate finance, accounting, or supply chain organization

Understanding of or ability to learn financial statements, P&L impact, high level accounting principles, SOX and tax compliance and month-end close process

Minimum Qualifications

At least 8 years experience in an engineering role

At least one year experience effectively leading engineers and collaborating cross-functionally, translating technical concepts for diverse audiences and converting ideas into solutions with strong process and data understanding

Experience building data models and scalable pipelines using SQL and big data technologies, with expertise in data ops best practices

Experience developing in Python while following and advocating for DRY principles, modularity, testing standards, version control, and code reviews. Experience with front end (.js experience)

Experience applying ML algorithms for regression, classification, and anomaly detection; build generative AI and agentic solutions; implement MLOps/LLMOps including CI/CD, drift monitoring, and familiarity working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Graduate degree (computer science, data science, math, quantitative finance, or similar discipline)

Undergraduate degree (computer science, data science, finance, economics, accounting, or related business discipline)

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Pay & Benefits

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 $181,100 and $272,100, 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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