Data Scientist

About Apple

At Apple, we believe extraordinary products are built through deep understanding, rigorous analysis, and relentless focus on quality. We are committed to creating intelligent systems that enhance the customer experience at scale.

About the Role

In this highly visible technical role, you will define how algorithm quality is measured, understood, and improved. As a Data Scientist focused on Algorithm Evaluation, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving end-to-end evaluation strategy for complex algorithmic systems. You will work at the intersection of machine learning, data science, and product quality, influencing critical decisions through data-driven insights and technical leadership.

You will collaborate closely with algorithm engineers, machine learning researchers, QA, annotation teams, and cross-functional partners to shape evaluation strategy and improve the robustness, reliability, and customer experience of intelligent systems. A key part of this role involves identifying opportunities to leverage agentic systems and AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and technical depth in evaluation and analysis. You will help shape how these agentic solutions and AI-assisted tooling are integrated into day-to-day workflows to accelerate data analysis, failure investigation, annotation quality improvement, root-cause discovery, and evaluation automation.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will undergo a rigorous interview process designed to assess technical depth, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in highly ambiguous environments. The process typically includes:

1. Initial screening to discuss background and role alignment.
2. Technical deep-dive focusing on statistical analysis, experimentation methodologies, and large-scale data analytics.
3. System design and evaluation strategy discussions.
4. Team fit and cultural alignment interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to hire and employ qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.