Apple Inc.
Touch/Force Hardware - Sensor System Architect
Apple Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Touch/Force Hardware - Sensor System Architect
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.DescriptionThe key focus areas for the team include: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 experienceBuilding comprehensive sensor models that capture the entire signal chain—physical, electrical, and algorithmic—to streamline algorithm prototyping and guarantee performance in high-volume productionFirst-principles physical modeling and analysis to better understand design tradeoffs in our sensor designs and efficiently intuit optimal solutionsCo-architect and assess design tradeoffs with partner teams like display, wireless charging, and product design, to ensure best-possible performance for the entire productIdentifying novel sensing architectures and similar opportunities to significantly impact performance.Minimum QualificationsBS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experienceB.S. Degree in one of these fields: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics.Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of electrical engineering, transducer physics, and system engineeringExperience in modeling, building, and testing complex multi-physics systemsProficiency in MATLAB and COMSOL or equivalent packagesAbility to add clarity to ambiguous design spaces, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teamsExcellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skillsSignal processing techniques, both analog and digitalLinear algebra, probability, and statisticsSoftware architecture best practices for complicated tool flowsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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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.DescriptionThe key focus areas for the team include: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 experienceBuilding comprehensive sensor models that capture the entire signal chain—physical, electrical, and algorithmic—to streamline algorithm prototyping and guarantee performance in high-volume productionFirst-principles physical modeling and analysis to better understand design tradeoffs in our sensor designs and efficiently intuit optimal solutionsCo-architect and assess design tradeoffs with partner teams like display, wireless charging, and product design, to ensure best-possible performance for the entire productIdentifying novel sensing architectures and similar opportunities to significantly impact performance.Minimum QualificationsBS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experienceB.S. Degree in one of these fields: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics.Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of electrical engineering, transducer physics, and system engineeringExperience in modeling, building, and testing complex multi-physics systemsProficiency in MATLAB and COMSOL or equivalent packagesAbility to add clarity to ambiguous design spaces, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teamsExcellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skillsSignal processing techniques, both analog and digitalLinear algebra, probability, and statisticsSoftware architecture best practices for complicated tool flowsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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