Apple Maps is changing, and data is in the driver’s seat. Our mission is to build the best map in the world. As Data Science organization, our goal is to harness the power of user data to help Maps make great decisions. We work in a data-driven environment where Data Scientists are instrumental in keeping the data that powers Apple Maps up-to-date and relevant.

Description

We are looking for a talented, experienced Data Scientist to join our cross-functional team, focusing on evaluating routing service quality, ensuring its accuracy and reliability, and identifying areas of improvements. We work directly with the Engineering, Product, and Operation teams responsible for routing data and service algorithms that impact our millions of users every day. Our day-to-day work crosses many functional areas, including experimental design, AB testing, exploratory data analysis, AI/ML modeling, data mining, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

* MS/PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Operations Research, or similar quantitative domain * 3+ years experience with data analysis at web scale or relevant work experience * Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Scala, Java) * Proficient in at least one database language (e.g., SQL) * Capable of translating business questions and needs into technical requirements, and using statistical techniques to find solutions * Solid communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior industry experience with AB testing and causal inference * Experience with spatial data analysis * Prior proven industry experience with large data sets using technologies like Hadoop and Spark * Experience writing pipelines for automating analytics tasks at scale * Domain-specific knowledge of the mapping/transportation/GIS industry * Experience mentoring junior data scientists and leading projects of varying sizes and scopes

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