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The Services Finance Data Science and Engineering team is seeking a passionate and highly motivated data scientist who excels at the intersection of traditional data science and modern AI capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping the success of Apple’s current and future products by leveraging both foundational data science expertise and cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate solution development.
Description
As a member of the Services Finance Data Science and Engineering team, you will partner with various business and engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions. You will demonstrate proficiency in using AI coding assistants (such as Claude Code, Codex, etc) and leverage agentic AI frameworks to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy analytical solutions. Success in this role requires combining strong statistical and machine learning fundamentals with the ability to effectively prompt, guide, and collaborate with AI tools to maximize productivity and innovation.","responsibilities":"Partner with stakeholders to understand complex business problems and identify opportunities for data-driven impact
Design and implement analytical frameworks that directly address business needs while leveraging AI tools to accelerate delivery
Rapidly prototype solutions using AI coding assistants to validate approaches and gather early feedback
Build and deploy production-ready models and automated analytics pipelines, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance monitoring
Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and model validation to measure impact and ensure solution effectiveness
Create self-serve analytics tools and dashboards that empower stakeholders to make data-informed decisions independently
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced modeling expertise: Time series forecasting, Bayesian methods, or anomaly detection
Data visualization & storytelling: Experience with interactive visualization tools and report generation frameworks such as Shiny, Quarto, Streamlit, Tableau, etc.
Data infrastructure proficiency: Modern data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Spark), workflow orchestration (Airflow, GitHub Actions, etc.), and containerization (Docker)
API development and integration: Building and consuming REST APIs, database connectivity
Software engineering practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, shell scripting, and production deployment experience
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a data science or related analytical role
Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, economics, or related quantitative field
Creative and curious thinker with ability to translate business problems into data requirements and actionable solutions
Proven "builder" mentality: demonstrated ability to independently execute from idea to implementation, with track record of shipping production solutions with minimal oversight
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong programming proficiency in Python or R, with demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development
Expertise in SQL and data wrangling with large-scale datasets
Strong foundation in statistical methods and machine learning, with experience applying these techniques to solve business problems
Experience with prompt engineering and developing agentic AI workflows for automation and efficiency
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 $175,500 and $263,800, 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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