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Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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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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