Solutions Architect/Product Manager – e-Commerce, Apple Store Online

Summary

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

Role Number:200578090

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. Here on the Apple Store Online team, we are responsible for Apple’s largest store. Our main goal is to deliver a magical, personal digital experience where customers can shop, buy and learn everything Apple, wherever they are. Each customer should feel like they are our only customer and our job is to set the bar for the experience they receive. To run such an extraordinary store, it takes extraordinary people, and we are looking for someone to help us do extraordinary things. Apple is looking for a Solutions Architect to join the Apple Store Online Product Team, with a focus on the infrastructure and tooling that builds our e-commerce experience. This team drives the roadmap and delivery of technical capabilities, with a vision for the future of online shopping. This is a technical role that links between business, design, and engineering to deliver incredible experiences and products to our customers.

Description

We are a high performing team supporting Apple’s initiatives and representing the future of digital retail. In this role, you will be responsible for helping design and drive the Apple Store Online’s technical architecture and roadmap. Working together with key cross functional partners, such as other product managers, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Digital Content Management, Engineering, Operations and more, you will help chart a course for use to continue to evolve our architecture. Your role is to challenge old assumptions, and bring the flexibility and dynamism that our business teams need to take us into the future – all while keeping our existing multi-billion dollar business running flawlessly. You experience building complex, scalable systems, will help inform our architecture choices and encourage us to explore new technologies. Beyond strategy and roadmaps, you’ll dive into the details and help drive project to implement upgrades and our tools and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or a technical degree, or 4+ years of relevant professional experience
• 4+ years Technical Product Management, Technical Program Management, and/or Engineering Management
• Understanding and experience designing and building complex, large scale, multi-tenant systems; expertise in designing for scale
• Experience developing and delivering multi-year experience and capability roadmaps with complex interdependencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with new technologies like AI, Deep Learning, and their practical applications in digital commerce
• Familiarity with 3rd Party e-commerce marketplace integrations
• Experience working with publishing, merchandising, and other key e-commerce systems
• Experience working with globally distributed teams, in a multi-lingual/cultural environment
• Ability to challenge conventions and debate solutions to identify the best possible outcome for customers
• Ability to communicate effectively, across all levels of the organization, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.