Summary
Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200545174
At Apple, we want to make great products that empower people to improve their health. We are seeking an energetic and self-sufficient data engineer to join Apple's Health Research Data team to help us define, process, and manage the data used to improve existing health experiences, as well as create new ones. You will work with health research data, including data collected from the Apple Research app. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will not only have the unique and rewarding opportunity to accelerate upcoming features that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every day, but also contribute to applied health research by Apple and our academic partners.
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Key Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for and experience working with data.
- Excellent programming skills in at least one of Scala, Java, or Python.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Solid understanding of fundamental Computer Science concepts.
- Creative and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
- Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other engineers by listening, communicating clearly, and actively sharing knowledge.
Description
Apple's Health Research Data team is seeking a Data Engineer to build our core data processing pipelines and further our data quality efforts. We need to reliably produce well understood data streams. You will focus on core tools, frameworks, and patterns that will enable the whole team to meet our data quality and monitoring goals. In addition to using technical knowledge to drive features and improvements, you must be comfortable with rapidly evolving requirements, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Success depends on working with cross-functional teams. As a member of the team you'll have the opportunity to work with experts in their field to expand the functionality of the Research app, the Health app and other health features on iOS and Apple Watch and support the broader health related efforts at Apple. This position requires a self-motivated engineer with strong technical and communication skills to handle responsibilities including: - Designing and building high-quality data products that have great documentation and are easy to use. - Using Spark to structure large volumes of data into tables, answer general questions, or investigate issues. - Developing new frameworks and tools to support the team in handling data parsing and processing, as well as data quality. - Participating in architecture and code reviews. - Maintain relentless focus on performance, usability, and quality. - Communicating ideas and best practices to cross functional teams. - Working with subject matter experts to define data quality expectations for new streams. - Implementing core data quality metrics and monitoring to track whether those expectations are being consistently met.
Education & Experience
BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Additional Requirements
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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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.
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 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.