mid Data Scientist ic · Posted Mar 13, 2026

The Apple Vision Science team works on all aspects of visual experience of Apple products. Our team features a highly collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters scientific and engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the interdisciplinary areas of vision science, image processing, color science, neuroscience, optics and health. In this role, you will apply your vision science and clinical vision knowledge to enable the exploration and development of novel vision health technologies. Travel to San Diego is required.
This position will rely on your foundation in vision science and clinical vision to conceive, design, develop, test and deploy vision health technologies that integrate with Apple hardware, software and services.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience in Vision Science, Optometry, Neuroscience, Optics or similar
Research and clinical practice experience
Experienced in programming for experimental execution, analysis and/or prototyping
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>OD/PhD in optometry, vision science or related fields
Strong foundation in existing clinical vision testing
Previous experience conducting health related user studies
Worked with human study review boards and familiar with privacy protection of health data
Experience working with universities, hospitals and/or medical device manufacturers
Experience in regulated medical products and/or digital health products
Comfortable learning new instrumentation/software, and working hands-on with prototypes
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with data analysis tools and statistics
Curious and fast learner - not afraid to ask questions and be able to quickly understand complex technical or clinical topics
Highly motivated self-starter, taking initiative to tackle problem at hand
Proven ability to lead by influence without direct authority - can comfortably build relationships, establish credibility, and drive results
Highly organized and able to communicate clearly and concisely with vendors, peers and leadership

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