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Human Factors Researcher

Apple· Design
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Researcher within Design Human Factors at Apple, focused on exploring how emerging sensing, adaptive technologies, and new forms of intelligence shape product interaction and human experience across hardware and software. Leads research, translates complex systems into human insights, and develops methods to understand integrated sensing and adaptive behavior in products.

Responsibilities

  • Leading research and defining research strategy that explore how emerging technologies shape product interaction and human experience across hardware and software
  • Applying human factors principles, anthropometry, and behavioral research to evaluate evolving device capabilities
  • Translating complex technical systems into clear human insight that informs product design and engineering decisions
  • Developing methods, tools, and studies that help teams understand integrated sensing, interaction, and adaptive behavior in products

Qualifications

  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative human centered research methods
  • Experience applying human factors, ergonomics, or anthropometry to consumer products
  • Experience designing and executing experimental studies and large scale research programs
  • Strong ability to communicate complex findings through clear narratives and visual storytelling
  • Comfort working across disciplines and engaging with both design and engineering teams
  • MA or PhD in Human Factors, HCI, Cognitive or Behavioral Science, Ergonomics, or related field or 7-10 years of equivalent experience

Skills

Required:Quantitative and qualitative research methodsHuman factors, ergonomics, or anthropometryExperimental designCommunication of complex findings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission potential and relocation eligibility
  • Employee stock purchase plan and stock programs
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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