ML Data Operations Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$150,400–$225,300 / yr
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15 days ago
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TL;DR · ML Data Operations Engineer

The ML Data Operations Engineer joins the ML Data Operations group to support internal data collection efforts powering next-generation consumer machine learning features. Working alongside scientists and engineers, you will develop a technical understanding of machine learning experiments, including model objectives, data requirements, labeling, and evaluation criteria. Your daily responsibilities include planning and executing internal study sessions, performing hands-on troubleshooting for pre-release hardware and software platforms, and creating technical documentation for setup protocols and data handling. You will manage logistics such as participant scheduling and configuration while tracking progress and identifying workflow improvements. The role requires expertise in human user studies, behavioral research, and data collection operations. Key skills include familiarity with ML data pipelines, annotation tools, dataset management, and the ability to navigate complex technical documentation and data schemas within a collaborative cross-functional environment.

What you'll do

  • Plan, execute, and track internal machine learning data collection studies in collaboration with researchers and engineers.
  • Develop a technical understanding of ML experiments, including model objectives, data requirements, and evaluation criteria.
  • Bring up and maintain pre-release hardware and software platforms while performing hands-on troubleshooting to minimize disruptions.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for platform setup, study protocols, and data handling procedures.
  • Manage daily logistics for internal study sessions, including participant scheduling and hardware configuration.
  • Validate data collection requirements with algorithm, infrastructure, and hardware teams before and during execution.
  • Track and communicate study progress, blockers, and dataset status to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
  • Identify workflow gaps and take initiative to define and implement process improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in HCI, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering, Operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience supporting or executing human user studies, behavioral research, or data collection operations in academic or industry settings.
  • Track record of partnering with ML engineers or researchers to define data requirements, quality standards, or collection specifications.
  • 3+ years of experience in user research operations, data collection coordination, or a related technical operations role (preferred).
  • Hands-on familiarity with ML data pipelines, annotation tools, or dataset management practices (preferred).
  • Experience working with engineering and science teams while reading technical documentation, data schemas, or experiment specifications (preferred).
  • Familiarity with handling sensitive human data and adhering to strict privacy and consent protocols (preferred).
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders (preferred).

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