Fraud-Fighting Data Scientist, Strategic Insights

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Data Scientist to deliver data-driven insights for fraud detection and product impact.

You will build models, evaluate launches, and automate alerts while partnering with engineers, product, program and business leaders to create valuable customer experiences. Responsibilities include designing scalable data solutions, influencing data models and KPIs, measuring feature impact, and communicating insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficiency in data querying using SQL, Spark, or equivalent technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for data processing and analysis (Python, R, or Scala).
• Excellent communication and multi-functional collaboration skills, ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• At least 3 years experience working as a Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Research and develop evaluation methods to address fraud.
• Solve non-routine analysis problems by applying statistical, machine learning and advanced analytical methods as needed.
• Design and execute observational and experimental studies of causal inference
• Work with large, complex data sets.
• Develop automated solutions to deliver insights and alerts.
• Drive feature evaluation and product roadmap with insights.
• Develop scalable data solutions to be used to drive analyses, reports, and insights
• Influence upstream data model design, drive KPI definitions and develop customized data solutions
• Measure impact of features and initiatives and help improve customer experience
• Collaborate and influence cross functional partners to help deliver product objectives on time
• Communicate results, insights and expectations to partners and senior leaders, bridge any gaps between technical and non-technical audiences
• Work independently in sophisticated and highly visible projects, identify risks and develop frameworks

Education

Masters in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Spark

Python

R

Scala

Job description

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Data Scientist to deliver data-driven insights for fraud detection and product impact.

You will build models, evaluate launches, and automate alerts while partnering with engineers, product, program and business leaders to create valuable customer experiences. Responsibilities include designing scalable data solutions, influencing data models and KPIs, measuring feature impact, and communicating insights to senior leadership.