Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing
AppleSensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
This role is a key position within the Sensing Systems team at Apple, focusing on the development of next-generation Touch ID and Apple Watch Touch technologies. The successful candidate will drive architecture and technology development to ensure secure and intuitive touch interfaces. This position requires a deep understanding of various engineering principles and the ability to model complex systems. The role emphasizes collaboration between technology definition and product integration.
Requirements
- Deep multi-disciplinary understanding of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics principles.
- Experience in sensor or related technology development with proficiency in algorithm development and signal processing for sensor systems.
- Experience in modeling complex cross-disciplinary systems using tools such as Matlab, Python, SPICE, or similar.
- Familiarity with mechanical design principles, FEA, and advanced materials.
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
- Background in control systems and/or estimation theory.
- Experience with statistical tolerance or Monte Carlo analysis methods in a mass production setting.
- Deep experience with multi-physics simulation tools such as Comsol, ANSYS, or Maxwell.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and technical leadership skills.
- M.S. or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Drive architecture and technology development for next-generation Touch ID and Apple Watch Touch technologies.
- Ensure Apple devices are fundamentally secure and offer intuitive touch interfaces.
- Define system requirements that guide mass production.
- Model complex cross-disciplinary systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technology into products.
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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