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Sensing HW - Algorithm Systems Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego Metro Area), Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$175k - $308.5kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Develop advanced sensing algorithms for Apple products, including algorithm prototyping, performance bounding and validation, and cross-functional collaboration with Electrical Engineering and Firmware to create state-of-the-art sensing solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Algorithm Proof-of-Concepts: Conduct algorithm prototyping, performance bounding, and validation. Leverage analytical modeling, physics fundamentals, statistical signal processing, and ML/classical algorithm and optimization methods to characterize and validate system performance. Contribute to the development of the team’s software toolchains and methodologies used for algorithm development.
  • Define Algorithm Requirements: Define sensor/HW and algorithm performance requirements needed for algorithms to be successfully deployed in upcoming products.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop and negotiate cross-functional requirements to ensure algorithm performance. Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams to create state-of-the-art sensor solutions.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Strong background in image/signal processing, estimation/inference, or machine learning
  • Strong engineering math background (e.g. applied linear algebra, probability)
  • Strong programming skills in high level languages like Python/Matlab
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math or Physics
  • Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE and Physics principles
  • Experience with analyzing large datasets and developing data processing pipelines
  • Experience with training/validation for statistical inference or ML/DL algs
  • Experience with algorithm optimization for HW constraints (e.g. compute, memory, power)
  • Experience with establishing quantitative algorithm performance benchmarks
  • Experience with ML frameworks and data processing packages (e.g. PyTorch, SciPy, pandas, jax)
  • Experience in modeling complex cross-disciplinary systems
  • Experience in system-level design of imaging or sensing systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Required:Algorithm prototypingPerformance bounding and validationAnalytical modelingStatistics / signal processingProgramming (Python/Matlab)Data analysis / pipelinesCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills
Nice to have:Machine learning / ML frameworks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • education expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple shareholder opportunities via stock programs
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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