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Strategic Sourcing Leader
Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Leader will have direct responsibility for supplier relationship management, will execute strategies and provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice. This role will work closely with the Director of Strategic Sourcing and category leaders in deployment of their strategies within our businesses
This position will drive key supplier management for key commodity categories, cost savings improvements, and strategy for a multi-million dollar spend. This person will support strategic alliances, negotiations and gather and provide intelligence on cost structures and cost improvement opportunities. Create cost savings projects and execute them in a cross-functional and international environment. Be responsible for strong savings funnel building in order to be able to protect and extend margin. She/he will have a large impact on profitability and working capital improvements and will interface with both internal and external employees at all levels.
Responsibilities:.
+ Manage and achieve improvement in operational and procurement metrics such as savings (PPV, VAVE, OMX), delivery (OTD & Past due), quality (DPPM), lead-time, DPO, innovation, and compliance and audit needs in a highly regulated environment.
+ Work together with engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, planning, marketing, regulatory affairs, and suppliers to identify and drive total cost savings, security of supply, innovation, and process improvement
+ Support negotiations, and contracting efforts with major accounts in strategic procurement, ensuring that agreements reflect organization's needs globally.
+ Support year-on-year financial accountability for supplier relationships with respect to price targets, cost reductions, and other financial metrics.
+ Executing, support developing and maintaining risk mitigation plans inclusive of compliance for designated suppliers within assigned categories with businesses or functions.
+ Execute early engagement and collaboration with engineering to understand technical needs, contribute to roadmap creation, and enable alignment of requirements with supplier capabilities.
+ Help to drive the sourcing and supplier selection process to support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations' goals and objectives.
+ Assess market conditions, identify industry best practices, and emerging trends to identify new cost reduction and value creation opportunities.
+ Support Planning in communication of the demand forecast as necessary to ensure supply continuity, and capacity availability.
+ Exhibits and leads on the company values: Customer-obsessed, adaptable, delivers results, strategic, leads with FBS, innovates for impact, inspires, exhibits courage, and builds extraordinary teams. Qualifications:
+ Preferably 3+ years' experience in the Defense, Medical Device / Pharmaceutical industry or medical field.
+ 5+ years of experience in global and complex manufacturing procurement or supply chain management.
+ BA/BS Degree. Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering is preferred.
+ Effective management of the entire commodity management process; RFP/RFQ, supplier selection, project execution, cost and timing management, and project close activities.
+ Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills.
+ Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level, as this role will be the key interface with critical supplier executives.
+ Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
+ Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; able to balance short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives.
+ Ability to work in multi-disciplinary global teams.
+ Negotiation and contract management experience.
+ Excellent communication, both written and verbal
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**Bonus or Equity**
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
**Pay Range**
The salary range for this position in local currency is 107040.00 - 198720.00
**Is this role subject to ITAR?**
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology and hungry for driving change and impact at a Global scale you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run technology sourcing and operations and engage with multiple business and engineering partners to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry impacting markets worldwide. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on optimizing operations, driving results and who wants to be accountable for a significant impact.
AWS Infrastructure Sourcing and Procurement team is looking for an experienced, Principal Technical Sourcing Manager to be part of the Networking team to lead strategic sourcing, technology road mapping, industry enabling and related project execution for components including Switch ASIC, other critical networking silicon and related platforms for our growing Infrastructure. A Principal Technical Sourcing Manager in the Networking Category is a thought leader responsible for developing Sourcing Strategies and clear action plans to drive the lowest total cost of ownership fueling the exponential growth across our Data Centers as we meet and exceed customer demand. In this role you will lead internal engagements across Supply Chain, Engineering and Business organizations while diving deep into the technologies and operations both from a product and Supply Chain perspective. You will analyze trends involving the industry players - vendors, customers, and technology to develop strategies to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities, allowing AWS to meet and exceed its goals.
Key job responsibilities
General Work Activities
· Create strategic sourcing plans for a business unit, department, or project to satisfy internal clients
· Take action and advise business partners to reduce costs that are focused on supply base, creating greater efficiencies and economies of scale
· Own the analysis of the spending patterns for savings opportunities through the category and become a subject matter expert for the verticals with which you are engaged
· Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in your area of accountability
Function Specific Work Activities
· Lead sourcing engagements and sourcing teams in opportunity identification and RFIs where appropriate
· Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
· Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
· Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
· Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning, ensuring system activation of the best possible supply base
· Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
· Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend
· Manage Supplier Relationships and establish yourself as a primary business contact for key suppliers
Travel required, approximately 20%
A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Networking Silicon business on a day to day basis, but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering teams to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation networking hardware based on the silicon platorms you source. This will include interactions with hardware development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, finance, legal, and others. You will also manage working and executive level supplier relationships with multiple silicon suppliers. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with peers from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded category strategy (GCM = You, GSM = Global Supply Manager, PLM = Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing network. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost.
About the team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (Procurement), supply chain managers (Supply Chain), product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) and technical product/program managers (Automation/Tools) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity, technology development and adoption, cost optimization, and internal supply chain systems development for networking categories (switches, optics, cables, DWDM, branded OEM, and strategic silicon). We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 6+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Quantitative, Technical or quantitative field
- 6+ years of experience working with engineering teams to develop technology roadmaps and supporting sourcing strategies
- 6+ years of experience working with executive business partners both internally and externally to drive alignment to strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience in the Enterprise Networking, Hyperscale Networking, Cloud Computing/Storage or other IT Infrastructure industries
- Background in semiconductor industry with working knowledge of supply dependencies
- Experience working at, for, or with Hyperscale cloud provider
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- Must be able to present complex technology and business objectives in concise and understandable manner
- Must have backbone to push back on decisions that do not align with business objectives and propose alternate solutions
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Networking team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own technical sourcing activities for OEM networking hardware and software. This individual will own strategy and relationship development with multiple Networking OEM partners who supply switches, routers, optics, firewalls, and other critical networking infrastructure for AWS. This individual will partner closely with multiple network engineering teams to define the OEM hardware and software roadmap for the AWS network will create sourcing strategies to enable favorable material availability, cost, and support terms. Our Category Sourcing Managers are experts in their industries and drive the explosive growth of AWS by enabling disruptive technologies through responsible and strategic sourcing.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop OEM networking hardware and software sourcing strategies to deliver against business and engineering objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
- Partner closely with the network engineering teams to identify and strategize about hardware and feature set needs to drive a multi-year technology strategy
- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, optimize cost, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
- Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend.
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. - Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes, optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of ownership.
- Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, and RFP).
- Track internal metrics for executing projects and sourcing plans.
- Make optimal trade-offs between schedule, resources, and scope, and apply advanced technical and business knowledge to address major risks, challenges, and obstacles.
- Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
- Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage
- Keys to success in this role include sound judgment and excellent written/verbal communication skills. The candidate should be able to extract insights from data and be able to communicate clearly appropriate triggers and actions.
A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Networking OEM category on a day to day basis. This will include interactions with hardware development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, rack integration, finance, legal, and others. You will also manage working and executive level supplier relationships with multiple Networking OEMs as well as rack integration partners. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with two individuals from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded category strategy (GCM = You, GSM = Global Supply Manager, PLM = Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing network. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
A Little About the Team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (GCM), global supply managers (GSM), and product lifecycle managers (PLM) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity, cost optimization, and technology introduction for networking hardware. We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 6+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Quantitative, Technical or quantitative field
- 6+ years of experience working with engineering teams to develop technology roadmaps and supporting sourcing strategies
- 6+ years of experience working with executive business partners both internally and externally to drive alignment to strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- Background in OEM hardware and software procurement
- Experience in the Enterprise Networking, Hyperscale Networking, Cloud Computing/Storage or other IT Infrastructure industries
- Background in semiconductor industry with working knowledge of supply dependencies
- Experience working at, for, or with Hyperscale cloud provider
- Strong understanding of off-the-shelf and custom electronics equipment sourcing
- Must be able to present complex technology and business objectives in concise and understandable manner
- Must have backbone to push back on decisions that do not align with business objectives and propose alternate solutions
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!
The Networking team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own technical sourcing activities for InterDC Optical technology. This individual will drive development and execution of sourcing strategies and supplier management activities for DWDM and Coherent InterDC optical components and systems. Thisndividual will partner closely with hardware engineering and network engineering teams to define hardware development and sourcing strategies to take our center networks to the next generation of optical interconnect technology. Our Category Sourcing Managers are experts in their industries and drive the explosive growth of AWS by enabling disruptive technologies through responsible and strategic sourcing.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for InterDC Optical (DWDM and Coherent) hardware to deliver against business and engineering objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
- Partner closely with the Network Product Development and Network Engineering teams to identify define hardware development and product launch plans in the form of a multi-year technology strategy
- Own and manage both ODM and OEM supplier relationships
- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, optimize cost, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
- Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend.
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. - Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes, optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of ownership.
- Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, and RFP).
- Track internal metrics for executing projects and sourcing plans.
- Make optimal trade-offs between schedule, resources, and scope, and apply advanced technical and business knowledge to address major risks, challenges, and obstacles.
- Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
- Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage
A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the InterDC Optical business on a day to day basis, but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering team to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation custom hardware as well as off-the-shelf DWDM systems. This will include interactions with hardware development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, rack integration, finance, legal, and others. You will also manage working and executive level supplier relationships with multiple ODM and OEM suppliers. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with two individuals from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded category strategy (GCM = You, GSM = Global Supply Manager, PLM = Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing network. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost.
About the team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (Procurement), supply chain managers (Supply Chain), product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) and technical product/program managers (Automation/Tools) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity, technology development and adoption, cost optimization, and internal supply chain systems development for Optical and Routing categories. We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 6+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Quantitative, Technical or quantitative field
- 6+ years of experience working with engineering teams to develop technology roadmaps and supporting sourcing strategies
- 6+ years of experience working with executive business partners both internally and externally to drive alignment to strategies
- Must be able to present complex technology and business objectives in concise and understandable manner
- Must have backbone to push back on decisions that do not align with business objectives and propose alternate solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- Background in Optical technology (direct detect, DWDM, coherent)
- Experience in Cloud Computing/Networking, Enterprise Networking
- Experience working at, for, or with Hyperscale cloud provider
- Background in semiconductor industry
- Strong understanding of customer hardware development and off-the-shelf hardware sourcing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology and hungry for driving change and impact at a Global scale you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run technology sourcing and operations and engage with multiple business and engineering partners to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry impacting markets worldwide. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on optimizing operations, driving results and who wants to be accountable for a significant impact.
AWS Infrastructure Sourcing and Procurement team is looking for an experienced Sr. Technical Sourcing Manager to be part of the Networking team to lead strategic sourcing, technology road mapping, industry enabling and related project execution for optical modules for our growing Infrastructure. A Sr. Technical Sourcing Manager in the Networking Category is a thought leader responsible for developing Sourcing Strategies and clear action plans to drive the lowest total cost of ownership fueling the exponential growth across our Data Centers as we meet and exceed customer demand. In this role you will lead internal engagements across Supply Chain, Engineering and Business organizations while diving deep into the technologies and operations both from a product and Supply Chain perspective. You will analyze trends involving the industry players - vendors, customers, and technology to develop strategies to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities, allowing AWS to meet and exceed its goals.
General Work Activities
· Create strategic sourcing plans for a business unit, department, or project to satisfy internal clients
· Take action and advise business partners to reduce costs that are focused on supply base, creating greater efficiencies and economies of scale
· Own the analysis of the spending patterns for savings opportunities through the category and become a subject matter expert for the verticals with which you are engaged
· Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in your area of accountability
Key job responsibilities
Lead sourcing engagements and sourcing teams in opportunity identification and RFIs where appropriate
· Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
· Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
· Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
· Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning, ensuring system activation of the best possible supply base
· Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
· Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend
· Manage Supplier Relationships and establish yourself as a primary business contact for key suppliers
Travel required, approximately 20%
A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Networking Silicon business on a day to day basis, but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering teams to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation networking hardware based on the silicon platforms you source. This will include interactions with hardware development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, finance, legal, and others. You will also manage working and executive level supplier relationships with multiple silicon suppliers. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with peers from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded category strategy (GCM = You, GSM = Global Supply Manager, PLM = Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing network. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost.
About the team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (Procurement), supply chain managers (Supply Chain), and product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity, technology development and adoption, cost optimization, and internal supply chain systems development for networking categories (switches, optics, cables, DWDM, branded OEM, and strategic silicon). We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
5+ years of professional or military experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
4+ years of experience in product or program management of networking hardware or related electronics, electronic components, contract manufacturing (CM), original design manufacture (ODM) of networking equipment, personal computers, or servers.
Broad supply chain experience, such as new product introduction, hardware and software qualification.
Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau.
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level internally and with suppliers
Experience leading negotiations for complex, mission critical technology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $126,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $221,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!
The Networking team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own technical sourcing activities for InterDC Optical technology. This individual will drive development and execution of sourcing strategies and supplier management activities for DWDM and Coherent InterDC optical components and systems. Thisndividual will partner closely with hardware engineering and network engineering teams to define hardware development and sourcing strategies to take our center networks to the next generation of optical interconnect technology. Our Category Sourcing Managers are experts in their industries and drive the explosive growth of AWS by enabling disruptive technologies through responsible and strategic sourcing.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for InterDC Optical (DWDM and Coherent) hardware to deliver against business and engineering objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
- Partner closely with the Network Product Development and Network Engineering teams to identify define hardware development and product launch plans in the form of a multi-year technology strategy
- Own and manage both ODM and OEM supplier relationships
- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, optimize cost, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
- Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend.
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. - Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes, optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of ownership.
- Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, and RFP).
- Track internal metrics for executing projects and sourcing plans.
- Make optimal trade-offs between schedule, resources, and scope, and apply advanced technical and business knowledge to address major risks, challenges, and obstacles.
- Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
- Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage
A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the InterDC Optical business on a day to day basis, but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering team to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation custom hardware as well as off-the-shelf DWDM systems. This will include interactions with hardware development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, rack integration, finance, legal, and others. You will also manage working and executive level supplier relationships with multiple ODM and OEM suppliers. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with two individuals from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded category strategy (GCM = You, GSM = Global Supply Manager, PLM = Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing network. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost.
About the team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (Procurement), supply chain managers (Supply Chain), product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) and technical product/program managers (Automation/Tools) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity, technology development and adoption, cost optimization, and internal supply chain systems development for Optical and Routing categories. We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 6+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Quantitative, Technical or quantitative field
- 6+ years of experience working with engineering teams to develop technology roadmaps and supporting sourcing strategies
- 6+ years of experience working with executive business partners both internally and externally to drive alignment to strategies
- Must be able to present complex technology and business objectives in concise and understandable manner
- Must have backbone to push back on decisions that do not align with business objectives and propose alternate solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- Background in Optical technology (direct detect, DWDM, coherent)
- Experience in Cloud Computing/Networking, Enterprise Networking
- Experience working at, for, or with Hyperscale cloud provider
- Background in semiconductor industry
- Strong understanding of customer hardware development and off-the-shelf hardware sourcing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Global Sourcing and Supply Management (GSSM) Solutions Opportunities
**Cupertino, California, United States**
**Operations and Supply Chain**
**Summary**
Posted: **Dec 18, 2024**
Role Number: **200583934**
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
We have one of the most complicated and efficient supply chains in the world, powered by world class internal systems and tools developed and managed by the Global Sourcing and Supply Management (GSSM) Solutions team. These tools enable us to effectively manage costs, supply, and bring supply chain intelligence to the forefront of our decisions.
Within Apple's Global Sourcing and Supply Management (GSSM) Solutions team there are a variety of positions available across Product Management, Supply Chain Resiliency and Capacity Planning.
**Description**
Solutions Product Manager
As a Product Manager, you will evaluate global business requirements and architect solutions to be solved with systems and tools. Do you have a passion for data and innovation? In this role you will identify, propose, and craft technical solutions that are user-friendly, scalable, and address key business issues. You will analyze legacy systems and interfaces and collaborate with software developers and business teams to design new and advanced cross-platform solutions. This will include implementation, improvements, maintenance, and training. Do you love building systems and optimization solutions? If this describes you, then we should meet.
Supply Chain Resilience Manager
- Define Apple's approach to operational continuity planning, including strategic inventory and crisis response.
- Rigorously prioritize which risks to monitor such as (environmental, cyber, financial), and mitigate.
- Analyze internal and third-party data to identify risks.
- Build a system that continuously monitors threats to supplier and factory operations.
- Influence sourcing and investment decisions to proactively mitigate risks.
- Lead cross-functional response to supply chain disruptions.
Solutions Platform Manager
The Global Sourcing and Supply Management Solutions team is seeking experienced Platform Manager to lead complex, global enterprise initiatives focusing on Indirect Procurement. Applying a blend of technical expertise and business intelligence, you will interact directly with multi-functional teams across Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance and Operations to define, build and roll-out innovative technology and business processes. This includes understanding business problems, converting to solution requirements and execution of the solution. You will own multiple projects aimed at improving supply chain strategies and addressing our evolving business needs. This position offers the opportunity to influence our analytical environment and push the boundaries of our reporting capability. If you are passionate about delivering quality data solutions, we hope you will consider joining our Apple team.
As a Platform Manager, you will evaluate global business requirements and architect solutions to be solved with systems and tools. Do you have a passion for innovation? In this role you will identify, propose, and craft technical solutions that are user-friendly, scalable, and address key business issues. You will analyze legacy systems and interfaces and collaborate with software developers and business teams to design new and advanced cross-platform solutions. This will include implementation, improvements, maintenance, and training. Do you love building systems and optimization solutions? If this describes you, then we should meet.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ 3+ years of professional experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ MBA or MS in Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Business or similar field preferred.
+ 5+ years of hands-on professional, indirect supply chain experience in data-rich analysis and complex models.
+ Ability to lead impactful programs independently under concurrent deadlines.
+ Experience defining technical requirements and leading software and system implementations across large organizations and multiple regions
+ Skilled at developing and exercising cross-functional influence; translating between business owners and technical teams.
+ Experience with reporting/visualization tools to develop meaningful and actionable reports
+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across multiple audiences and partners, including the ability to explain analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks in business terms.
This posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at Apple in the future.
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 ( .
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 ( .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program ( .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Global Sourcing and Supply Management (GSSM) Solutions Opportunities - Technical
**Cupertino, California, United States**
**Operations and Supply Chain**
**Summary**
Posted: **Dec 19, 2024**
Role Number: **200583928**
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
At Apple, innovative ideas quickly transform into powerful applications that drive efficiency and unlock insights for our business. By joining our Solutions team, you'll work on AI/ML-powered tools and data-driven solutions that directly support the GSSM organization, helping them streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
Our team focuses on creating custom applications that tackle complex challenges, optimize workflows, and enable smarter business decisions. We build machine learning models to extract actionable insights, automate processes, and improve predictions using deep learning techniques, all aimed at making our team more efficient and effective.
We're looking for engineers passionate about Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Software Engineering. In this fast-paced environment, you'll collaborate closely with business teams to design and implement solutions that drive business outcomes.
**Description**
Within our Solutions team, there are opportunities for engineers in data engineering, machine learning, and software development to contribute to high-impact projects. You'll work with cutting-edge AI, deep learning, and data technologies to build robust applications and scalable systems that solve real business problems and drive business outcomes. If you're excited about designing and developing impactful tools that combine software engineering with the latest in AI and data science, we'd love to hear from you.
Solutions Data Engineer
- Architect, develop, and test large scale data solutions, to provide efficient analytical and reporting capabilities across Apple's supply chain teams.
- Develop highly scalable data pipelines to load data from various source systems, use Apache Airflow to orchestrate, schedule and monitor the workflows.
- Participate in data architecture and engineering decisions, bringing your strong experience and knowledge to bear.
- Ensure data quality through setting up data quality management frameworks and anomaly detection capabilities.
- Communicate the results and insights effectively to partners and senior leaders, providing clear and actionable recommendations
Software Engineer
- Develop user-friendly and intuitive web or native (macOS/iOS) client-server applications
- Experienced in interfacing with APIs from a variety of sources
- Additional ability to write backend endpoints in the application backend to serve client code (Golang preferred)
- Ability to implement UI/UX designs into an application
- Skilled in writing SQL queries
- Experience integrating applications with ML models, a plus
- Write clean, modular, robust code to implement features with no supervision
- Quickly prototype new ideas to collect user feedback
- Solve complex problems in a fast paced, iterative, and multi-release environment
- Ensure robust security and access control in software applications
- Introduce automation into build processes
- Distill fuzzy business needs into software features through in-depth conversation with non-technical users and leadership
- Take lead on building strong relationships within Apple, structuring valuable discussions around user experience/challenges, and turning insights into solutions
- Possess a strong customer focus and be eager to work with business partners
Machine Learning Engineer
- Apply your AI/ML expertise to develop models for applications like predictive analytics, recommendation systems, and anomaly detection, enhancing search functionality and user experience.
- Build, train, and fine-tune deep learning models to understand natural language queries, rank results, and improve retrieval accuracy across large-scale data.
- Develop and optimize NLP-based search engines using semantic search techniques and transformers, such as BERT, to enhance relevance and precision of search results.
- Leverage NLP techniques such as entity recognition, intent classification, and semantic matching to interpret and process search queries effectively.
- Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to integrate models into production systems, ensuring they meet business needs.
- Continuously evaluate and optimize models for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, focusing on reducing latency in search results and improving relevance.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML, NLP, and search technologies to innovate and enhance our products.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ 3+ years of professional experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (PhD a plus).
+ Passion for new and emerging technologies
+ Able to communicate technical issues with a non-technical audience
+ Maniacal attention to detail
This posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at Apple in the future.
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 ( .
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 ( .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program ( .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.