Apple
Data Scientist - Strategic Data Solutions
$130K–$196K
Austin, Texas +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Experience
- At least 3 years working as a Data Scientist.
- Education
- Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent.
About the job
Develop data-driven methods and solutions to detect fraud, evaluate product features, and improve the Apple Store Online customer experience.
What you'll do
- Research and develop fraud evaluation methods using statistical, machine learning, and analytical methods, including observational and experimental studies.
- Build scalable data solutions and automated insights or alerts; influence data models, KPI definitions, and product roadmaps.
- Measure feature and initiative impact, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in a listed quantitative or technical field, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in data querying using SQL, Spark, or equivalent technologies.
- Proficiency in scripting for data processing and analysis, such as Python, R, or Scala.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Experience applying LLMs to technical problems, with ability to optimize model accuracy and efficiency.
- Experience developing anomaly detection and causal inference models.
Pay
$130,200 and $196,200 (USD, base salary)
Tools
SQL, Spark, Python, R, Scala, LLMs
AI focus
Preferred work applying LLMs to technical problems such as data analysis, data automation, and synthetic data generation, optimizing accuracy and efficiency.
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