Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing
Job details
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- PhD
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 3, 2026
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- Have you previously worked at Apple?
About this role
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.
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.
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
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