Applied Scientist

Apple Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Applied Scientist in Austin, TX to push the boundaries of causal inference and AIML for marketing effectiveness. You will design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge solutions that drive customer acquisition and engagement while safeguarding privacy.

Responsibilities include end‑to‑end product development, data analysis at scale, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into scalable models. Emphasis on MLOps and staying ahead of AI research.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, ML, CS, or Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as an Applied Scientist, ML, or Data Scientist.
• Familiarity with quasi-experimental causal inference techniques (diff‑in‑diff, synthetic control, panel data, RDD, ITS, propensity score).
• Hands‑on experience building Marketing Mix models and validation through matched market testing.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Java, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms, Spark, Docker, and MLOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Engineer end‑to‑end scalable causal inference products to understand the health of marketing efforts.
• Dive into large data sources to uncover opportunities for automation, predictive methods, and modeling.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical specs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Stay updated on causal inference and AIML research and integrate new frameworks where appropriate.
• Champion software engineering, MLOps, code quality, testing, documentation, and data privacy compliance.

Skills

Causal inference

Marketing mix modeling

Python

R

SQL

Java

C++

Spark

MLOps

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics

Master’s degree in Computer Science

PhD in related field

Tools

Spark

Docker

Cloud platforms

MLOps tools

Job description

Austin, Texas, United States Machine Learning and AI

Services at Apple help hundreds of millions of customers get the most out of the devices they love through amazing apps, award‑winning shows and movies, immersive music in spatial audio, world‑class workouts and meditations, super fun games and more! The Services Data Science & Analytics organization is passionate about developing discerning insights and AIML solutions to help continually improve these services and accelerate growth while maintaining a strong dedication to customer privacy.

Description

As an Applied Scientist, you will have the responsibility of pushing the boundaries of how Causal Inference and AIML can be leveraged to better serve our customers. You will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying cutting‑edge Causal Inference solutions, that directly impact our products and provide a granular understanding of key marketing effectiveness. You will also be instrumental in defining the technical vision, strategy, and execution roadmap for our AIML initiatives, ensuring that we deliver high‑quality, scalable, and impactful models that solve complex customer acquisition and engagement challenges. You will also be a key driver in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Engineer end‑to‑end scalable and robust Causal Inference products which provide Apple with an understanding of the health of our Services’ marketing efforts.
• Dive deep into large‑scale data sources to uncover opportunities for Causal Inference automation, predictive methods, and quantitative modeling.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful, practical solutions, increasing internal adoption of causal inference approaches and democratizing data.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in causal inference and AIML research, evaluating and integrating new frameworks where appropriate.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, MLOps, code quality, testing, documentation, and ensure compliance with data privacy and security.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning, or Data Scientist role.
• Familiarity with a brand range of quasi‑experimental Causal Inference techniques such as diff‑in‑diff, synthetic control method, panel analysis, regression discontinuity design, interrupted time series, and propensity score matching.
• Hands‑on experience building Marketing Mix models and validation through Matched Market testing.
• Solid understanding of AIML technologies including Generative AI.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects from start to finish.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, Java, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms, Spark, Docker, and MLOps tools and best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in related field.
• Hands‑on experience leveraging Generative AI to improve productivity and generate new insights.
• Curious business attitude with an ability to condense complex concepts and models into clear and concise takeaways that drive action.

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