Apple
Staff Data Scientist, Platform Economics, Apple Data Platform
Found: January 11, 2026
This role is based in Cupertino, California.
Compensation:
$181,100 - $318,400/year
What you'll do:
Define economic architectures, design data models, and optimize resource usage for Apple's Data Platform.
Responsibilities:
- Architect scalable attribution models for resource mapping.
- Lead development of data pipelines and telemetry standards.
- Analyze utilization patterns to identify inefficiencies.
- Collaborate on forecasting models for infrastructure demand.
- Mentor engineers on financial impacts of architectural decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years in Data Science or Platform Engineering.
- Expertise in Python and SQL.
- Deep understanding of cloud economics.
- Experience with telemetry stacks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field.
- Experience with AI/ML economics.
- Background in algorithm design and capacity allocation.