Optical Health Sensor Engineer for Wearables

Socket.dev

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Job summary

Apple is seeking a sensor engineer to innovate in optical health sensing features for wearable devices. You will collaborate with sensor and algorithm engineers to develop strategies for HW/SW performance, run simulations across diverse operating conditions, and contribute to validation and failure analysis to ensure robust health sensing capabilities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, exploring HW/FW tradeoffs, and implementing high-performance sensor solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree is required in EE, CS, or a related field.
  • Experience with sensor development and software is needed.
  • Excellent communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop optical health sensing features and sensor algorithms.
  • Use simulation to predict performance across operating conditions.
  • Assist validation strategies and analyze failures with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to optimize HW/SW tradeoffs.

Skills

Circuits & sensors
Python
Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Apple is seeking a sensor engineer to innovate in optical health sensing features for wearable devices. You will collaborate with sensor and algorithm engineers to develop strategies for HW/SW performance, run simulations across diverse operating conditions, and contribute to validation and failure analysis to ensure robust health sensing capabilities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, exploring HW/FW tradeoffs, and implementing high-performance sensor solutions in a fast-paced

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