The role is for a user experience researcher at Apple, focusing on optimizing annotation workflows and analyst tools for strategic AI initiatives. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality, human-annotated machine learning data at scale. This position involves engaging directly with users to enhance Apple’s consumer software and hardware experiences. The researcher will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that impact billions of people.

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction or equivalent degree
• 3+ years of experience in mixed-methods human factors research, especially in evaluating user interface designs
• Expert in qualitative and quantitative experimental design, statistical data analysis, and reporting
• Excellent listening, communication and interview skills in both individual and focus group settings
• Experience with human-in-the-loop evaluation, data annotation workflows, or AI/LLM model development
• Proficient in data exploration and data analysis languages or tools such as SQL, Python, or R Studio
• Industry experience working with UX designers and software engineers to develop highly-usable and performant interfaces
• Published research in human-in-the-loop evaluation or data annotation workflows

• Optimize the design of annotation workflows and analyst tools for AI initiatives
• Deliver high-quality, human-annotated machine learning data at scale
• Engage directly with users to research and design elegant Apple experiences
• Collaborate with product teams across Apple to enhance consumer software and hardware experiences
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate user interface designs
• Utilize data analysis tools to explore and analyze user data

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.