Job Details

Staff Data Scientist, Apple Pay Analytics

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Aug 29, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200618511-0836

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.

If you are an ambitious, hands on seasoned senior analytics, high-energy individual who is not afraid of challenges, we're looking for you to join the Wallet, Payments & Commerce Analytics organization to craft the future for the Apple Pay business.

Description

Your recommendations will directly shape decisions at the highest levels, while you partner with the extended data sciences & data engineering to ensure reliable, accessible data. We work fast and iteratively, value open feedback and debate, and balance teamwork with independent decision-making and smart risk-taking.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll be a strategic partner to senior leaders, driving high-impact initiatives across multiple functions.

• You’ll turn complex business challenges into clear analytical approaches, using advanced techniques to uncover insights, measure performance, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role

• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally.

• Be a self-starter, driven, accountable and a high-energy team player.

• Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams offering actionable data insights and recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.

• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analysis into simple, compelling narratives. Background in consulting or customer-facing, fast-paced analytical environment.

• Expertise with SQL, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation.

• Knowledge of and experience in leveraging Applied Statistical/ML techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain

• Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute analytical approaches and turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action

• Track record of leading organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $172,100 and $305,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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