Principal Data Engineer, Forecasting

Apple is hiring a Principal Data Engineer, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Data Engineer, Forecasting, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). 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: • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards • Maintain data pipelines and data quality What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture 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 • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Clear communication skills Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently