The Research Operations Engineer will be part of the Applied Sensing and Health team, focusing on running world-class research studies in health, fitness, and safety applications. This role involves developing research partnerships, designing study protocols, and delivering exceptional participant experiences. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to translate research into impactful product features. A strong emphasis is placed on using GenAI to enhance research operations and improve workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or a related field
• 5+ years of research operations experience in a fast-paced environment, shipping technical, user-friendly products
• Extensive expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing human-centered research for health, wellness, or fitness products
• Strong technical skills with the ability to analyze sensor and study data and convert data into actionable product insights
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing by urgency and impact
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Independent self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
• Passion for the intersection of technology with health, wellness, and fitness

• Own human-centered research studies end-to-end, from targeted data collections to large-scale operations
• Partner with algorithm scientists, software and quality engineers, and external partners to engineer robust study protocols
• Execute technically complex studies and optimize for participant experience
• Perform data analysis and translate findings into high-impact insights that drive product decisions
• Anticipate problems before they happen and manage multiple concurrent efforts with clarity and precision
• Drive change and influence direction without direct authority
• Embed tooling directly into operations and build purpose-built automations and agents

• 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.