iPhone Touch Sensing Architect

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Touch Sensing Architect in Cupertino, California, to lead the development of next-generation touch sensing technologies. In this role, you will assert critical performance specifications while working closely with cross-functional teams across engineering.

Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in system-level design, modeling sophisticated multi-physics systems, and proficiency in tools like MATLAB and Python. The position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system-level design, architecture, characterization and validation.
• Experience in modeling, building and testing sophisticated, multi-physics systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, SPICE, COMSOL or similar packages.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop key figures of merit critical to performance and author requirement specifications.
• Develop end-to-end models capturing sensor, circuits, DSP, and algorithms.
• Analyze and reconcile build data with model predictions.
• Perform failure analysis, identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Provide clear technical updates to broader team and leadership.

Skills

System-level design

Multi-physics systems

MATLAB

Python

SPICE

COMSOL

Education

BS in relevant field

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

The goal of the iPhone Touch Sensing Technology team is to enable the world’s best User Experiences through innovative sensing solutions. The team crafts, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industries. As a Touch Sensing Architect, you’ll play an integral role in conceiving, modeling, prototyping and integrating new sensor solutions for the iPhone. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical teams, including EE, Math, Physics, and Algorithms. Come join us in delivering technology from proof-of-concept through ultra-high-volume production! Our team features a collaborative and hands‑on environment that cultivates engineering excellence and creativity.

Description

You will play a key role in the architecture, integration, and launch of next-generation touch sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop key figures of merit critical to performance and author requirement specifications
• Develop end-to-end models capturing sensor, circuits, DSP, and algorithms to predict key figures of merit and inform technical decisions
• Develop tools, scripts, and infrastructure to enable scalable modeling
• Analyze and reconcile build data with model predictions
• Perform failure analysis, identify root causes and propose corrective actions
• Provide clear technical updates to broader team and leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in system‑level design, architecture, characterization and validation.
• Experience in modeling, building and testing sophisticated, multi‑physics systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, SPICE, COMSOL or similar packages.
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high‑volume mass production is a plus.
• Deep understanding of physics, analog circuits, linear algebra.
• Ability to thrive in a cross‑functional environment.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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