Apple · 2 months ago
Data Strategy & Acquisition Lead - AI/ML Systems
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $259K/yr
3+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. As the Data Strategy & Acquisition Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our AI innovation engine, working across teams to define, source, and deliver high-quality datasets that power our models.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design and evolve long-term data roadmaps aligned with research priorities and model scaling trajectories
Define metrics and feedback loops to evaluate dataset quality and model impact
Define data requirements in close collaboration with Algo and Research teams for a range of CV and MM-LLM use cases
Build acquisition strategies across modalities — including real-world collection, synthetic generation, web scraping, and partnerships
Lead cross-functional planning and execution, coordinating with multiple cross functional engineering teams
Own project execution, ensuring data delivery on time and at the required quality
Balance cost, scalability, and quality tradeoffs, and adapt strategies based on evolving model needs
Track progress, unblock issues, and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Experience in data strategy, data operations, or technical program management for AI/ML systems, or equivalent practical experience
Experience managing budgets, vendors, or external data partnerships
Preferred
Master's or PhD in a technical field (CS, EE, or related)
Experience building or managing datasets for multimodal LLMs or large-scale computer vision systems
Familiarity with modern data infrastructure stacks — distributed storage, labeling platforms, and workflow orchestration tools
Experience with privacy-preserving data techniques, annotation quality frameworks, and dataset bias mitigation
Knowledge of simulation platforms, synthetic data generation, and photorealistic rendering
Track record of building or scaling data pipelines supporting research-to-production model development
Understanding of trends in data scaling laws, foundation models, and self-supervised learning
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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