Location
San Diego Metro Area, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Sensing Architecture team at Apple is focused on developing advanced sensor solutions that enhance user experience across various products. This role involves creating and validating sensing algorithms while collaborating with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams. The team values creativity and innovation in a hands-on environment. Candidates will face new challenges that require strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.
Requirements
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- Strong background in image/signal processing, estimation/inference, or machine learning
- Strong engineering math background including applied linear algebra and probability
- Strong programming skills in high level languages like Python or Matlab
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math or Physics
- Multi-disciplinary understanding of Electrical Engineering and Physics principles
- Experience with analyzing large datasets and developing data processing pipelines
- Experience with training and validation for statistical inference or machine learning algorithms
- Experience with algorithm optimization for hardware constraints such as compute, memory, and power
- Experience with establishing quantitative algorithm performance benchmarks
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and data processing packages like PyTorch, SciPy, pandas, or jax
- Experience in modeling complex cross-disciplinary systems
- Experience in system-level design of imaging or sensing systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced sensing algorithms for future Apple products
- Prototype algorithms and validate their performance
- Assess sensor hardware and performance requirements
- Design new sensing algorithm architectures using various techniques
- Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams to create sensor solutions
- Negotiate cross-functional requirements to ensure subsystem performance
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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