Sensor System Architect
Apple
San Diego, California, U.S.
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Regular, Temporary
Posted Oct 15, 2025
Onsite
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About the role
The Sensor Architecture team is a multi-disciplinary team that develops state-of-the-art technologies and sensor modules across Apple’s product portfolio, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more.
Responsibilities
- Architecting the entire sensor system for each product—defining key figures of merit, setting specifications, and authoring requirements specifications for the entire sensor-system-tree to guarantee the customer experience
- Building comprehensive sensor models that capture the entire signal chain—physical, electrical, and algorithmic—to streamline algorithm prototyping and guarantee performance in high-volume production
- First-principles physical modeling and analysis to better understand design tradeoffs in our sensor designs and efficiently intuit optimal solutions
- Co-architect and assess design tradeoffs with partner teams like display, wireless charging, and product design, to ensure best-possible performance for the entire product
- Identifying novel sensing architectures and similar opportunities to significantly impact performance
Requirements
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- B.S. Degree in one of these fields: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Range of discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
About the Company
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
San Diego, California, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Regular, Temporary
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