Health Sensing HW - Sensor Engineer

The Health Sensing team develops groundbreaking health sensors that are central to helping our customers live a healthier lifestyle. We are looking for a sensor engineer with a desire to innovate in the space of optical sensors and health sensing features. You will develop computer models of one or more health sensors to assess the performance of the sensor and inform design decisions. You will work closely with internal and cross-functional teams to tackle challenges involving sensors and algorithms, and you will play a key role in developing and quantifying the performance of hardware solutions to enable optical sensing features.

Description

The team you will join is responsible for designing and delivering health features for Apple's wearable devices. We are highly collaborative and partner with a variety of teams across Apple

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of sensor architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams responsible for the electronics, optics, physiological modeling, algorithms, and firmware.
• Develop computer models and maintain simulation code to predict system/user performance across a range of operating conditions including HW/FW settings, user physiology, ambient conditions, etc.
• Conduct engineering analyses related to the design, operation, and performance of the sensor.
• Evaluate the impact of design choices on engineering metrics; propose trade-offs; and communicate the results to cross-functional teams.
• Define, author, and publish key specifications and other documentation needed to support the health sensor development process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining computer simulation code.
• Software development skills, with proficiency in Python, Matlab, and/or C++.
• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of EE, including noise modeling, integrated circuits, and firmware.
• Experience with sensor interfacing, signal conditioning and signal-to-noise analysis.
• Familiarity with health sensor design.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Emeryville, CA

Job ID: apple-200624383-3401

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-14T19:15:26