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Motion Sensing Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area, CA)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Inertial sensor design and integration role focused on defining roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, specifications, and qualification requirements for inertial sensing systems used across Apple products. Involves working with external vendors and internal customers to specify, develop, and characterize inertial sensing systems, with emphasis on engineering excellence, invention, and user-experience-driven performance.

Responsibilities

  • Scoping new sensing technologies and proof-of-concept investigations.
  • Interacting with suppliers and drive sensor designs to enable new and improved user experience.
  • Diagnose engineering issues with scientific method driving to definitive root cause.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to clearly communicate technical status, risks and mitigation strategies for sensor projects.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Ph.D + 10 years of hands-on experience and proven track record in inertial sensing hardware development
  • Proficient in the theory of operation, signal processing, fabrication, packaging and design trade-offs
  • Fundamental knowledge and experience in physics, mechanical, electrical, and material science engineering, and manufacturing technology relevant to sensor fabrication
  • Expertise in simulation, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, Python)
  • Executive level written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork and leadership skills
  • Prior experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation is plus

Skills

Required:Inertial sensing system architectureSensor design and verificationSystem integrationData analysis and statisticsCommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments, relocation
  • Stock programs including discretionary restricted stock units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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