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Data Scientist - Apple Maps Evaluation

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, building innovative products and services that change lives for the better.
$136,300 - $248,700
Data
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Data Scientist - Apple Maps Evaluation

Apple Maps is undergoing a transformation with data at its core, aiming to build the world's best map. As part of the Data Science organization, you'll join a mission-critical team focused on harnessing user data to power Apple Maps' decision-making processes. This role combines experimental design, AB testing, exploratory data analysis, and AI/ML modeling to ensure Maps data accuracy and reliability.

As a Data Scientist, you'll work directly with Engineering, Product, and Operation teams, focusing on evaluating intricate layers of Maps data. Your work will impact millions of users daily through basemap data and service algorithms. You'll build scalable tools in Python or Scala, design metrics for user engagement, develop models for large-scale data analysis, and communicate insights that shape product direction.

The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative skills with an MS/PhD in a relevant field and 3+ years of data analysis experience. You should be proficient in programming languages like Python or Scala and have strong SQL skills. Experience with spatial data analysis, AB testing, and working with large datasets using Hadoop and Spark is highly valued.

Apple offers a competitive compensation package including base pay between $136,300 and $248,700, plus opportunities for stock awards, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a diverse, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact one of the world's most used mapping services.

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Responsibilities For Data Scientist - Apple Maps Evaluation

  • Build data products and scalable tools to drive hypothesis generation
  • Design, create and validate actionable metrics for user engagement and experience
  • Design effective experiments for evaluating complex data and machine learning-based systems
  • Develop models and analyses to mine large volume of data
  • Automate analyses and pipelines via SQL and Python/Scala-based ETL frameworks
  • Communicate insights to partner teams to influence product direction
  • Translate product goals and business problems into solvable data science problems

Requirements For Data Scientist - Apple Maps Evaluation

Python
Java
Scala
  • MS/PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Operations Research, or similar quantitative domain
  • 3+ years experience with data analysis at web scale or relevant work experience
  • Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Scala, Java)
  • Proficient in at least one database language (e.g., SQL)
  • Capable of translating business questions and needs into technical requirements
  • Solid communication and presentation skills

Benefits For Data Scientist - Apple Maps Evaluation

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee discount on products

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