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Senior Human Factors Engineer

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Apple is looking for an experienced Human Factors Engineer who can initiate, plan, and lead investigational studies for the sensor-based interaction technologies. As a member of a team that leads human factors studies for various input technologies across Apple products, you will have opportunities to assess and influence multi-modal interaction development and to inform success criteria for sensor-based interactions. You will work with product development teams to design and lead investigations for camera based interaction technologies such as spatial computing.

Description

This team identifies human factors risks and proposes crucial research throughout all stages of product and technology development. By working closely with engineers and designers, we gain a deep understanding of design and interaction challenges. Through multi-functional collaboration, we define study objectives and develop tailored research plans to address them. Our work influences multidisciplinary engineering teams by delivering actionable insights that drive key decisions. We determine critical data attributes, conduct both qualitative and quantitative analyses, and translate findings into meaningful insights. To communicate impact, we visualize data and present clear, compelling recommendations to all collaborators.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Validated experience in human-centered research for Human-Computer Interaction or Man-Machine Interaction related topics.
  • Bachelor's degree in human factors, human-computer interaction, computer graphics, applied psychology, or a relevant area.
  • Proficiency in experimental design, statistical analysis and data visualization.
  • Ability to identify research goals based on ambiguous problem statements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's or doctorate degree in human factors, human-computer interaction, computer graphics, applied psychology, or a relevant area in consumer products industry.
  • 3+ years experience in mentoring junior engineers.
  • Proficiency in the diverse toolkit of experience assessment.
  • Experience in prototyping study tools to verify research hypotheses.
  • Validated ability to present research findings and recommendations to all levels of partners, including executive management.
  • Experience in rapidly acquiring familiarity with emergent technologies and software algorithms.
  • Experience in Human-AI interaction domain research.
  • Experience in human-centered research for VR/AR space including virtual human related topics.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200614499-0836
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-13T19:14:08

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