Apple · 1 month ago
Data Operations Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$163K/yr - $290K/yr
5+ years expApple is a company that builds amazing products empowering people to live better lives. They are seeking a highly-motivated Data Operations Engineer to assist in data collection efforts across various core technologies, requiring a deep understanding of user study fundamentals and Apple's product ecosystem.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Plan, execute and track large scale data collections and user studies for algorithm development domestically and internationally where applicable
Bring-up and maintain pre-release hardware and software platforms used for data collection across multiple locales
Track and report on progress, blockers and key deliverables to senior leadership
Collaborate with hardware, software, infrastructure and algorithm teams on requirements for data collections, HW/SW platforms, study design, etc
Create and maintain documentation for HW/SW platform setup and protocol for vendor training and deployment
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following fields/roles: Operations (i.e. data, product, lab, R&D, etc.), Test/Quality/Support Engineering or Technical Program Management
Willingness/ability to travel to Apple Study locations, vendor study locations a minimum of 5-10% of the year
Sound technical troubleshooting and triage methodology
Experience scoping, bidding and contracting third party vendors for short and long-term projects
Ability to lift 30 lbs
Ability to work in office/lab environment min 3 days/week
Preferred
Strong background in creating complex roadmaps/schedules with timely delivery across key milestones
Experience leading teams / managing a workforce
Motivated and proactive approach to resolving issues
Challenges the Status Quo: In the absence of process, create it, document it and socialize it. When the process doesn't make sense drive innovation; when faced with a difficult problem it's not about what we can't do but rather 'Yes, but-'
Clear and concise written and verbal communication, and communicates with technical and non-technical individuals with ease
Experience creating human centric data collection protocols and general data offload practices
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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