Data Scientist- Apple Maps

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our cross-functional team dedicated to understanding and optimizing user engagement, retention, and growth within Apple Maps. You will partner closely with Product and Program teams, leveraging data to inform strategic direction and prioritization. This role offers significant scope to define and build the next generation of metrics and analytical frameworks. We're looking for a creative problem-solver who can innovate within our robust privacy commitments, evolving our current metrics foundation into a comprehensive insights platform. Your day-to-day responsibilities will span the full data lifecycle, from exploratory data analysis and metrics design to conducting deep dives, crafting executive reports and presentations, and building intuitive dashboards.

Design, create, and validate new metrics in the area of user engagement, retention, and growth.
Build data products such as user segmentation models, churn propensity scores, and growth forecasting.
Conduct in-depth analysis and deep dives to answer key business questions, uncover insights into feature usage, and identify drivers of engagement and retention.
Communicate with partners and leadership to influence product strategy and roadmap.
Transform ambiguous product goals and business problems into well-defined and solvable data science challenges.
Contribute to tools and automated data pipelines (primarily using Python and SQL-based ETL frameworks) to streamline analysis and improve efficiency.

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Operations Research, or similar quantitative domain
2+ years experience with data analysis at web scale or relevant work experience
Proficient in Python
Proficient in at least one database language (e.g., SQL, Snowflake)
Strong communication and presentation skills

Prior industry experience with user engagement analytics and/or causal inference
Prior proven industry experience with large data sets using technologies like Hadoop and Spark
Experience writing pipelines for automating analytics tasks at scale
Experience working in highly cross-functional teams
Experience leading projects of varying sizes and scopes

Join Apple Maps, where our mission is to build the best map in the world. As a Data Scientist in the Maps Evaluation organization, you will be instrumental in harnessing the power of user data to inform critical decisions across the Maps organization. We work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where you’ll have runway to own significant projects, make a tangible impact, and contribute your unique perspective to a team committed to creating something truly wonderful.

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 $134,800 and $245,800, 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, and 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

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