Lead Data Scientist

Apple is hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Apple is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with data visualization tools • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Clear communication skills Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)