Machine Learning Engineer, Strategic Data Solutions (Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Logistics domain exp)

Machine Learning Engineer, Strategic Data Solutions (Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Logistics domain exp)

Austin, Texas, United States Software and Services Summary Posted:

Apr 01, 2026

Weekly Hours:

40

Role Number:

200650806-0157 Do you love the challenge of solving complex problems that can have a direct and meaningful impact on the company? Do you want to be part of a supportive team thatʼs constantly learning and having fun while solving tough business problems? Weʼd love to talk to you if you do! Strategic Data Solutions empowers internal partners and optimizes the customer experience by delivering data-driven solutions across Apple — from fraud mitigation and security to supply chain optimization and fulfillment. This role is on our Fulfillment Operations team, where the enormous scale and complexity of Apple's global supply chain present exciting opportunities for applying machine learning and optimization to real-world logistics problems.

As a Machine Learning Engineer on this team, you will work with partners across Apple, using machine learning and optimization techniques to design, build, deploy, and maintain end-to-end solutions that improve operational efficiency and security, with a direct, measurable impact on the company and our customers.

Our commitment to you: We will provide challenging problems that will engage your curiosity. We will provide an organizational culture that values collaboration, problem-solving, and work-life balance. We will provide mentorship to further develop your technical and leadership skills. Description Engage with stakeholders to translate ambiguous business problems into technical solutionsDesign data-driven solutions, balancing established techniques with custom approaches where they add valueCollaborate with technical partners to implement robust real-time and batch decisioning inproductionCreate reporting and monitor decisioning quality to maintain operational and business metric healthBuild end-to-end data pipelines and models to automate and improve fulfillment processes.

Productionize and own the stackCommunicate with stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds and business priorities about your workShare what you're learning about emerging technologies and methods to improve your team's overall technical capabilities Minimum Qualifications Graduate degree with research/work experience utilizing data science techniques (including but not limited to Computer Science, Statistics, Political Science, Biology, etc) or Bachelorʼs degree with equivalent experience At least 3 years of practical experience (acquired through work, independent projects, or academic research) in deploying machine learning solutions to answer real-world questions Practical experience implementing data science applications in Python or a similar programming language Theoretical understanding of machine learning algorithms and their relative strengths and weaknesses Ability to use a querying language such as SQL to extract insights from data Effective communication skills to translate complex concepts and analysis into concise, business- focused solutions Team-oriented skills and values to facilitate effective collaboration with business and technical partners Preferred Qualifications PhD in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or similar) Experience with operations research or mathematical optimization techniques (e.g., linear programming) Demonstrate ability to think holistically about system structures and interactions in order to anticipate technical, business, and customer impact Experience with AI-assisted coding tools Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.