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Human Factors Engineer / Researcher

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/22/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Human Factors team at Apple is seeking an experienced human factors engineer/researcher to enhance health product development through user-centered design principles. This role involves conducting research to understand user needs and informing the design of health features across various products like Apple Watch and iPhone. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and clinicians to align on research priorities. Success in this position requires a blend of scientific expertise and the ability to translate complex user experience challenges into actionable insights.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on human factors, industrial engineering, cognitive psychology, biomechanics, experimental psychology, or human-computer interaction.
  • 3 years of relevant research work experience managing human factors projects.
  • Expertise in creating rigorous experimental designs and conducting usability studies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Master's or doctorate degree in a relevant field is preferred.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience managing projects and driving research programs.

Responsibilities

  • Scope and execute research to uncover insights that inform health product development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and align on research priorities.
  • Conduct usability studies and apply mixed methods research approaches.
  • Translate complex user experience problems into well-designed research efforts.
  • Present research insights to engineers and designers in a concise manner.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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