Apple · 14 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist, Account & Data Security
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
8+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead security initiatives, optimize user journeys, and enhance fraud detection capabilities while partnering closely with business and engineering teams to protect customer data.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Lead security initiatives across engineering organizations by partnering with engineering teams to implement data-driven security improvements that span the entire Apple ecosystem
Optimize critical user journeys by analyzing and improving account creation, authentication, and recovery flows that handle millions of daily interactions while maintaining Apple's security standards
Enhance fraud detection capabilities by developing sophisticated models to identify and prevent account takeovers, fraudulent purchases, and abuse patterns across Apple's services ecosystem
Strengthen data protection measures using analytics to optimize encryption implementations, secure data transmission, and privacy-preserving technologies
Build scalable security analytics platforms by partnering with Data Engineering to design and implement data pipelines that process security events and user behavior patterns at Apple's scale
Influence product roadmaps through data storytelling by presenting compelling analyses to executive leadership that shape multi-quarter security and privacy feature development
Plan, design, and analyze A/B tests for security features to optimize security measures without compromising user experience
Qualification
Required
8+ years in a data analytics or data science role (6+ years in a data science role)
Proven track record of cross-functional influence with experience leading initiatives that span multiple engineering teams and business functions
Executive communication expertise with demonstrated ability to present technical security concepts to C-level executives and influence strategic decisions
Security domain knowledge including deep understanding of authentication systems, encryption, fraud detection, and privacy-preserving technologies
Advanced technical skills with expert-level SQL and programming proficiency (Python, R, Scala) with experience in distributed computing (Spark, Hive)
Statistical and ML expertise with strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimental design for security applications
Stakeholder management experience building consensus among diverse technical and business stakeholders with competing priorities
High tolerance for ambiguity with ability to navigate complex, evolving security landscape and drive clarity from incomplete information
Preferred
Your academic background is in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Physics, and etc. Advanced degree preferred
Security specialization with experience in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, or security operations in large-scale consumer platforms
Privacy expertise including knowledge of differential privacy, secure multi-party computation, or other privacy-preserving technologies
Regulatory experience with familiarity with global privacy regulations e.g. GDPR
Cross-functional leadership with history of leading matrix organizations or influencing teams without direct authority
Experience leveraging AI to automate, scale and accelerate work streams
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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