Research Operations Engineer (Applied Sensing and Health), Sensing & Connectivity

As a Research Operations Engineer, you will own human-centered research studies end-to-end, from targeted data collections to large-scale operations that directly enable Apple's next-generation health, fitness, and safety features. You'll partner with algorithm scientists, software and quality engineers, and external partners to engineer robust study protocols, execute technically complex studies, optimize for participant experience, perform data analysis, and translate findings into high-impact insights that drive product decisions. You anticipate problems before they happen, move fast without cutting corners, and manage multiple concurrent efforts with clarity and precision. The strongest candidates are as comfortable driving a complex study to completion as stepping back to redesign the process that got them there — you write the playbook, and improve it when something better is possible. You bring deep GenAI fluency — not as a credential, but as a lens through which you approach every workflow. You embed tooling directly into operations, build purpose-built automations and agents, and make the whole team more capable in the process. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or related field Extensive expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing human-centered research for health, wellness, or fitness products Track record of using GenAI to build agents, automations, and other tooling that scale research operations Strong technical skills with the ability to analyze sensor and study data, understand algorithm designs, and convert data into actionable product insights Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing by urgency and impact Deep problem-solving instincts with a track record of identifying and resolving complex issues independently Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex concepts for diverse technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of research operations experience in a fast-paced environment, shipping technical, user-friendly products Independent self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments Fast learner of complex hardware, software systems, and unfamiliar technologies Passion for the intersection of technology with health, wellness, and fitness Ability to drive change and influence direction without direct authority