Applied Sensing and Health - Research Operations Engineer

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Join the Applied Sensing and Health team and drive innovation with impact. Our continuously evolving suite of health, wellness, fitness, and safety features across the Apple ecosystem are helping our users live more active and healthier lives. Our team has been integral at incubating and shipping products such as a clinical-grade Hearing Aid and Hearing Test, Journal, Walking Steadiness, Apple Watch Calorimetry, Cardio Fitness, Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and more. We are looking for a highly motivated, resourceful, and creative problem solver who has the technical know-how and research operations expertise to define data requirements, develop innovative operational strategies, and plan and execute novel human-centered research studies that enable leading edge product development. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, identifies opportunities, takes on challenges, and drives projects forward. They thrive in dynamic environments, is adept at identifying key priorities while managing multiple responsibilities, and has a keen eye for ideating and implementing process improvements that optimize research operations.
The Applied Sensing & Health team is seeking a ResearchOps scientist to join our dynamic team to build next generation health, wellness, fitness, and safety features that improve people’s lives. In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for designing innovative studies - from small, focused data collections to large-scale worldwide operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Apple and external partners to execute research initiatives, analyzing data to gain insights, defining and validating study KPIs, and communicating findings in our multidisciplinary team. You will play a critical role in optimizing research processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the smooth execution of research studies. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities effectively, and works collaboratively within a team. Core responsibilities include: -Driving strategy, design, and execution of research studies across the Apple device ecosystem -Carrying out the full life cycle of high impact research, including designing protocols, selecting and managing vendors, executing data collection efforts, and analyzing study data in a timely and cost effective manner. -Collaborating with internal and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and constraints of research initiatives -Working closely with scientists and researchers to monitor data, identify issues, and drive mitigations and fixes -Analyzing large and targeted datasets to pull out meaningful insights that inform decision-making. -Anticipating potential challenges, identifying and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively, and developing preventative measures. Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in workflows and develop and implement solutions to improve research operations efficiency and productivity -Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Deep subject matter expertise in designing, building, executing, and analyzing human-centered research to enable the development of health, wellness, fitness, and safety features.
  • Extensive experience in creating comprehensive study documentation, managing reviews with study review boards and IRBs, and ensuring compliance with data governance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proven ability to simplify complex concepts and effectively communicating such concepts
  • Strong technical skills with the ability to analyze sensor and study data, understand algorithm designs and challenges, and passion to turn data into actionable insights that drive product insights.
  • Proficient at identifying deficiencies in processes and ability to drive change to improve such processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.
  • Proven ability to identify and solve complex problems
  • 5+ years of experience in research operations to enable the building and shipping of technical, user-friendly products in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent programming skills with a scientific computing language (for ex. Matlab or Python)
  • Independent self-starter who thrives in complex and ambiguous environments, and is able to rapidly optimize across many variables to drive to the best decisions
  • Fast learner of complex hardware and software systems and unfamiliar technologies
  • Enthusiasm and interest in the intersection of technology with health, wellness, fitness, and safety products
  • Experience in designing, building, and executing regulatory studies is a plus.
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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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