The SWE Ops Infrastructure & Planning team is looking for a Business Operations Analyst to enhance structure and operational rigor within the AIML organization. This role involves coordinating strategic planning cycles, managing business rhythms, and collaborating with various teams including engineering and finance. The analyst will focus on headcount tracking, budget forecasting, and vendor procurement to optimize resource allocation. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and the ability to navigate complex environments while fostering collaboration across teams.

• 5+ years of business operations, strategy & operations, program management, or business/financial analysis experience within a high-tech or software engineering environment.
• Bachelor's degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs and establishing structured operating rhythms.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing operational forecasting, annual planning cycles, or portfolio health metrics.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear presentations.
• Proven ability to operate with ambiguity and navigate organizational dynamics.
• Demonstrated soft skills and ability to build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Direct experience partnering with or supporting Machine Learning, AI, or R&D research teams.
• Familiarity with data analysis, querying, and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Excel modeling, or Tableau.
• Experience supporting senior executive leadership teams.

• Coordinate strategic planning cycles and steer quarterly fiscal planning activities.
• Manage business rhythms and partner closely with engineering, research, finance, and cross-functional leadership.
• Serve as a key operational partner in headcount tracking and budget forecasting.
• Deliver insights, processes, and frameworks to empower leaders in resource allocation.
• Drive alignment across machine learning scientists, engineering leads, and finance.
• Champion clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement in operations.
• Ensure disciplined stewardship of financial and headcount resources through proactive forecasting and vendor management.

• 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.