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Senior ML Data Scientist, Apple Pay Analytics

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Apple is seeking a seasoned senior analytics professional to join the Wallet, Payments & Commerce Analytics organization. This role focuses on shaping the future of the Apple Pay business through data-driven recommendations that influence high-level decisions. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with data sciences and engineering teams to ensure data reliability and accessibility. The position requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational insight, and the ability to communicate complex analyses effectively.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a Machine Learning Engineer role.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally.
  • Experience with time series forecasting methods and ML techniques for business analysis.
  • Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to distill complex analysis into simple narratives.
  • Expertise with SQL, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.
  • Demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain.
  • Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

  • Craft the future for the Apple Pay business through data-driven insights.
  • Partner with data sciences and engineering teams to ensure reliable data.
  • Lead organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects.
  • Design and execute analytical approaches to complex business problems.
  • Turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action.

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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