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Algorithm Development Scientist

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

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Apple's Biophotonics group is seeking an experienced scientist to collaborate with an R&D team developing a new generation of bio-sensing technologies. Within Biophotonics, you will be part of a team with expertise in biophotonic sensor characterization and debug, clinical study design, clinical operations, multivariate analysis of sensor data and algorithm development.

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Description

You will be responsible for developing advanced sensing algorithms from multichannel biosensor data. This will involve human study data analysis, algorithm prototyping, and assessing algorithm performance requirements. You will work cross-functionally with other engineering teams, most closely with SW engineering, to refine requirements, develop specifications and verify on-device implementation. This is a hands-on role; you will be in the lab collecting data and testing algorithm prototypes in real time as well as analyzing larger data sets offline.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of relevant industry experience

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math or Physics, or related field

Multi-disciplinary understanding of statistical analysis and optical physics principles

Skilled in training/validation for algorithm features using sensor data, and establishing quantitative algorithm performance benchmarks

Knowledge of algorithm optimization for HW constraints (compute, memory, power)

Familiarity with analyzing large datasets and developing data processing pipelines

Experience with measuring, interpreting and debugging human physiological signals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math or Physics, or related field

Background in image/signal processing, estimation/inference, or machine learning

Engineering math background (e.g. applied linear algebra, probability)

Programming skills in high level languages like Python/Matlab

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200619965-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

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