Human Data Operations Lead – West Coast
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The Human Data Operations Lead role at Apple’s AI/ML Data Operations group in Santa Clara involves supporting the planning and execution of large-scale human user studies for training and evaluating machine learning models. This senior-level position requires collaborating with internal and external groups to develop study protocols, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure data quality and privacy compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing human user studies and coordinating complex operational logistics in the context of consumer electronics or software features. Key skills include a background in HCI, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering, or Operations, along with strong communication abilities to bridge technical teams and study participants effectively.
Skills
What you'll do
- Assist in designing and executing human data collection studies for ML model training.
- Develop study protocols, budgets, and schedules for consumer ML user studies.
- Manage day-to-day execution and logistics of human studies at designated sites.
- Ensure data collection aligns with ML quality objectives and use cases.
- Monitor real-time dataset quality, privacy compliance, and completeness from studies.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in HCI, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience conducting, managing, or coordinating human user studies and data collection operations.
- Extensive travel within the US to oversee various data collection sites.
- 10+ years of industry experience in site management, user research operations, or project logistics.
- Familiarity with handling sensitive human data and strict privacy protocols.
Employer
About Apple Inc
Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software
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