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Senior Product Data Scientist, Media Services

Apple

Location

Culver City, CA, Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/4/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Data Scientist will play a crucial role in the Services Product Data Science & Analytics organization at Apple. This team focuses on developing insights and machine learning solutions to enhance Apple Media Services, including Apple Music and Apple TV. The position involves working with large datasets and collaborating with various partners across Business, Marketing, Product, Content, and Engineering. The goal is to deliver data-driven strategies that provide significant customer and business value while ensuring customer privacy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience extracting insights from large datasets using Python and SQL
  • 7+ years of experience employing statistical methods for business problems like classification and forecasting
  • Demonstrated experience in architecting and scaling experimentation platforms
  • Strong expertise in causal inference methods such as synthetic control and regression discontinuity design
  • Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models that influence business decisions
  • Master's or PhD in a quantitative field
  • Experience with productionizing machine learning models with engineering teams
  • Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Spark
  • Experience in the media or entertainment industry
  • Passion for film, television, and/or music domains

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive data-driven strategy for Apple Media Services
  • Deliver scalable machine learning and experimentation solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy
  • Lead and advise on roadmaps and product strategies
  • Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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