Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple, Inc. seeks a Sensor System Architect for Touch & Biometric Sensing in Cupertino. Lead end-to-end system models spanning physics, electronics, mechanics, and algorithms to drive next-gen Touch ID and Apple Watch touch technologies.

You will author architectural specs, converge system design with cross-functional teams, and guide partnerships across hardware and software to validate models to mass production.

Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years relevant industry experience.
• Deep multi-disciplinary understanding of EE, ME and Physics.
• Experience in sensor development with signal processing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end system models for touch and biometric sensing.
• Author specifications translating product goals into technical requirements.
• Drive architecture convergence across cross-functional teams to balance tradeoffs.
• Define strategy and roadmap for future sensing technologies to leadership.
• Collaborate with algorithm/firmware teams on signal processing chain.
• Influence materials and manufacturing processes with mechanical/materials teams.
• Analyze large datasets to validate models from characterization to mass production.
• Provide architectural oversight through integration, characterization, and validation.
• Travel up to 10% to support product development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Algorithm development

Signal processing

Python

Matlab

SPICE

FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

MS or PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Matlab

Python

SPICE

Comsol

ANSYS

Maxwell

Job description

Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine shaping the future of how people interact with Apple products, from secure biometric authentication to the nuances of the touch experience. As a key member of our Sensing Systems team, you will drive architecture & technology development for both next-generation Touch ID, and Apple Watch Touch technologies.

Description

Your work will ensure that Apple devices are not only fundamentally secure, but also offer the most intuitive and responsive touch interfaces in the world. This role sits at the intersection of technology definition and product integration, spanning initial concept & physics-based modeling, through definition of system requirements that guide mass production.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead development of end-to-end system models for novel touch and biometric sensing systems, spanning physics, electronics, mechanics, and algorithms
• Author feature-level and architectural specifications for next-generation sensing modules, translating product goals into detailed technical requirements
• Drive convergence of system architecture by leading cross-functional teams, e.g., Product Design, Display, Silicon, Software), to navigate complex design tradeoffs
• Define and communicate technical strategy and roadmap for future sensing technologies to executive and cross functional leadership
• Partner with algorithm and firmware teams to co-develop the signal processing chain and define the requirements for advanced sensing algorithms
• Directly influence the selection and development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes by working closely with mechanical and materials engineering teams
• Guide the analysis of large-scale engineering and production datasets to validate system models, driving continuous improvement from early characterization to mass production
• Provide architectural oversight through product integration, characterization, and validation, to ensure design intent is met
• 10% business travel to support product development

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep multi-disciplinary understanding of EE (esp. analog circuits), ME, and Physics principles
• Experience in sensor or related technology development with proficiency in algorithm development and signal processing for sensor systems
• Experience in modeling complex cross-disciplinary systems, using tools such as Matlab, Python, SPICE, or similar
• Familiarity with mechanical design principles, FEA, and advanced materials
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in control systems and / or estimation theory
• Experience with statistical tolerance or MonteCarlo analysis methods in a mass production setting
• Deep experience with multi physics simulation tools (e.g., Comsol, ANSYS, Maxwell)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and technical leadership skills
• M.S. or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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