The Senior Data Scientist role at Apple focuses on driving data-driven strategies and delivering scalable machine learning and experimentation solutions for Apple Media Services. The team is dedicated to improving services while prioritizing customer privacy. This position offers the opportunity to work with large and rich datasets, requiring innovative approaches. Collaboration with various partners across Business, Marketing, Product, Content, and Engineering is essential to deliver significant customer and business value.

• 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 related to classification, segmentation, forecasting, and customer lifetime value
• Demonstrated experience architecting and scaling experimentation platforms
• Strong expertise in causal inference methods
• Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models that drive business decisions
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and influence cross-functional roadmaps
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field
• Experience productionizing machine learning models with engineering teams
• Experience with LLMs and GenAI applications in a production context
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Spark
• Experience in the media or entertainment industry
• Passion for film, television, and/or music domains

• Own and drive data-driven strategy for Apple Media Services
• Deliver scalable machine learning and experimentation solutions
• Collaborate with partners across various departments to deliver customer and business value
• Lead and advise on product strategy and roadmap
• Influence cross-functional priorities at a senior level

• 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.