The Sensing Architecture team at Apple focuses on developing advanced sensor solutions that enhance user experience across various products like the iPhone and iPad. The team thrives in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation. The role involves creating advanced sensing algorithms and collaborating with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams to ensure optimal subsystem performance. Candidates will face new challenges daily, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a multi-disciplinary approach.

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
• 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/deep 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.

• 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 state-of-the-art sensor solutions.
• Negotiate cross-functional requirements to ensure subsystem performance.

• 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.