The Human Engineering Human Factors team at Apple focuses on conducting mixed-methods user research to create actionable insights that inform product design and development. This role requires collaboration across various disciplines and projects, emphasizing curiosity and quick thinking. Ideal candidates are passionate user advocates with technical skills in quantitative log collection and user interaction analysis. The team works closely with design, engineering, and product development groups to enhance user experiences.

• 4+ years of industry experience in Human Factors or User Experience Research
• Master's degree or higher with a concentration in human factors, industrial engineering, cognitive engineering, human-computer interaction, or experimental psychology
• Expertise in creating thorough experimental designs using scientific methods
• Experience with scripting/programming for data manipulation and research applications, such as R, Matlab, or Python
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility

• Apply Human Factors Engineering techniques and principles at all phases of product development
• Exercise independent judgment in developing study methodology, data collection efforts, and design recommendations
• Develop user study criteria and detailed methodology for various projects, spanning formative to evaluative research
• Conduct user-centered research and evaluation on diverse user populations using experimental data and scientific publications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, and product development teams
• Maintain an active working knowledge of worldwide human factors publications and standards

• 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.