Quality Analyst, Data Solutions & Initiatives

Job description

The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. We are looking for a world-class Quality Analyst (QA) to join the Data Solutions & Initiatives (DSI) team. This is a unique opportunity to help the growth of one of Apple’s global initiatives and contribute to launching ground-breaking new features in support of Apple’s demand generation strategy. For this position, the individual will need a strong foundation in quality assurance, data analysis, and system testing, with the ability to evaluate and support AI-powered and LLM-based features. This role is focused on validating the quality, reliability, and correctness of AI outputs in real production scenarios, not just traditional pass/fail testing. Are you an individual who possesses the right mix of technical and data analysis skills to successfully assure data quality for strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment? Come join our team! Minimum Qualifications: At least 5+ years of relevant experience (e.g., QA, Quality Engineering, Data QA, or similar) Strong communicator with the ability to interpret technical concepts and data findings for non-technical end users Experience applying a data-driven QA approach, including data reconciliation or validation, in business-critical environments Hands-on experience with SQL and at least one analytics or reporting tool (e.g., Business Objects, Tableau, or similar), with the ability to independently investigate and validate datasets Experience executing automated test cases using languages or frameworks such as Python, JavaScript, or Selenium Experience working in cross-functional teams using Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban Familiarity with LLM-based or AI-powered systems, including hands-on experimentation or professional exposure Understanding of prompt-based systems and how changes to prompts or inputs affect outputs Experience using collaboration and tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, Quip, or similar Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience validating backend APIs, data pipelines, or service-based systems Exposure to automated test framework design or test infrastructure beyond individual test case execution Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, aggregations, and large dataset validation Understanding of dimensional modeling and data warehousing concepts Experience testing data migration projects, including source-to-target validation Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests fit into release workflows Exposure to model behavior evaluation, such as hallucination detection, grounding checks, or consistency analysis Experience working with observability, logging, or monitoring for data or AI systems Domain experience in BI, financial, or hierarchical data systems Master’s degree preferred