TouchID Sensor Architect Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Join the Sensing Systems team at Apple to design, develop, and launch next-generation Touch ID sensors, ensuring the security and convenience of Apple products. This role focuses on defining electrical architecture, driving technology development, and integrating sensor solutions into Apple's innovative ecosystem.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong EE fundamentals with demonstrated experience in all phases of circuit design and development.
• Experience with silicon development, packaging, process definition, requirement validation and proficiency in circuit design and layout.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, meters, etc.) and circuit simulation (SPICE) as well as creating engineering design, requirement, and specification documents.

Responsibilities

• Defining electrical architecture requirements
• Identifying technical de-risk paths
• Leading prototyping efforts
• Collaborating closely with silicon teams
• Defining silicon-level requirements for sensor integration into systems
• Involvement in physical sensor development, including running simulations, performing schematic capture, module and flex design, leading multi-functional integration discussions and coexistence assessments, and validating the module design and features throughout the supply chain

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.