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ML Data Operations Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA, Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Apple's ML Data Operations group is looking for a Data Operations Engineer to support internal data collection efforts for consumer machine learning features. This role involves working closely with Apple scientists and engineers to ensure the successful execution and quality oversight of data collection studies. The position requires a blend of technical understanding and operational coordination in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will manage multiple studies while adhering to privacy and consent protocols.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in HCI, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience supporting or executing human user studies, behavioral research, or data collection operations.
  • 10 years of experience in user research operations, data collection coordination, or a related technical operations role.
  • Hands-on familiarity with ML data pipelines, annotation tools, or dataset management practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support internal data collection efforts for machine learning features.
  • Coordinate logistics and develop a technical understanding of ML experiments.
  • Oversee the execution and quality of internal data collection studies.
  • Manage multiple concurrent internal studies with minimal oversight.
  • Identify data anomalies and inconsistencies during live collection.

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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