Sr. Data Scientist, Apple Business & Education Organization

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition/education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior data scientist to drive analytics for its Business & Education services from Cupertino. You will partner with product, engineering, and business teams to generate insights, influence strategy, and guide decisions at global scale.

You will develop ML and statistical models, design experiments, and craft narratives for senior leadership. The role emphasizes data-informed decision making and building scalable data products with generative AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data analytics or data science.
• 5+ years applying statistical modeling or ML in production.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional initiatives using data-informed insights.
• Strong communicator skilled at framing complex concepts for senior audiences.
• Deep expertise in product analytics, launch reporting, and impact measurement.
• Experience structuring ambiguous problems and delivering actionable insights.
• Experience with generative AI or ML‑based agents for automating analytical workflows and building data products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Business leads to define priorities and translate insights into growth strategies.
• Deliver data-informed narratives for senior leadership informing roadmaps.
• Drive organizational alignment by clarifying analytical outcomes and implications for stakeholders.
• Design performance metrics that capture product health, user engagement, and business impact.
• Lead controlled experiments and apply causal frameworks to evaluate initiatives at scale.
• Conduct deep behavioral analysis to uncover acquisition, engagement and retention trends.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering to define instrumentation and build reliable data pipelines.
• Develop and productionize ML and statistical models that enable predictive and diagnostic insights for product decisions.
• Leverage generative AI to automate analytical workflows and expand measurement capabilities at scale.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Statistical modeling

Experiment design

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Product analytics

Generative AI

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

Hive

Spark

Presto

Job description

Sr. Data Scientist, Apple Business & Education Organization

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Business and Education team builds cloud and software solutions for organizations, such as Apple Business Manager — device management, Managed Apple Accounts, and app distribution for organizations, plus the brands and locations that shape how businesses appear across Maps, Siri, and Spotlight.The Business & Education Data Organization embeds data‑informed thinking into every decision. You'll partner with product, engineering, and business teams to generate insights, measure impact, and guide strategy across our services.

Description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to drive high‑impact analytics for Apple's business and education services. You'll collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to uncover opportunities, optimize experiences for organizations, and influence decisions at global scale.This role requires technical depth, strategic thinking, and strong communication. You'll deliver insights that shape Apple's business and education offerings, lead complex analytical projects, and expand a culture of data‑informed decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Business leads to define priorities, shape measurement frameworks, and translate insights into growth strategies.


• Deliver data‑informed narratives for senior leadership that directly inform product, engineering and business roadmaps.


• Drive organizational alignment by clarifying analytical outcomes and implications for diverse stakeholders.


• Design performance metrics that capture product health, user engagement, and business impact across our services.


• Lead controlled experiments and apply causal frameworks to evaluate initiatives at scale.


• Conduct deep behavioral analysis to uncover acquisition, engagement, feature adoption and retention, then translate findings into actionable strategies.


• Collaborate with Data Engineering to define instrumentation and build reliable data pipelines.


• Develop and productionize ML and statistical models that enable predictive and diagnostic insights for product decisions.


• Leverage generative AI to automate analytical workflows and expand measurement capabilities at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years in data analytics or data science; 5+ years applying statistical modeling or ML in production.


• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional initiatives using data‑informed insights.


• Strong communicator skilled at framing complex concepts for senior audiences.


• Deep expertise in product analytics, launch reporting, and impact measurement.


• Proficiency in SQL and Python/R with strong statistical and experimental design foundations.


• Experience structuring ambiguous problems and delivering actionable insights.


• Experience with generative AI or ML‑based agents for automating analytical workflows and building data products at scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or related disciplines).


• Experience with B2B or enterprise products — understanding how building for organizations differs from consumer products.


• Practical experience with experimentation and advanced causal inference methods.


• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale data ecosystems (Hive, Spark, Presto).


• Demonstrated success influencing or leading projects within matrixed, cross‑functional environments.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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


• 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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

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