Apple
Data Scientist
Found: May 28, 2026
This role is based in San Diego, California.
Compensation:
$171,600 - $302,200 per year
Summary:
Work with QE and Algorithm teams to build metrics around algorithm performance, ensuring new customer-facing algorithms are validated effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Write quality specifications that translate user needs into testable requirements.
- Establish acceptance criteria and benchmarks for algorithms.
- Build structured test scenario libraries reflecting real-world interactions.
- Identify gaps between current validation approaches and user-relevant edge cases.
- Design data collection and analysis plans for effective validation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MS in EE, ECE, CS, Statistics, HCI, Cognitive Science, or related field.
- 5+ years experience in quality engineering or algorithm evaluation.
- Experience writing quality specifications for complex systems.
- Working proficiency with Python for data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in a relevant field.
- Strong understanding of ML and sensing system behavior.
- Experience defining test scenario coverage models.