Apple

Sensing Systems Engineer

Apple$120K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field (EE, Physics, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, Applied Math)
  • 5+ years of experience in system design and integration in Consumer Electronics, Medical, or Aerospace
  • Proficient in sensor technology and processing methodologies for optics, cameras, and motion sensing
  • Strong grasp of statistical concepts and data analysis tools
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition of sensing system concepts for next-gen AR and MR devices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product design, algorithm, and UX teams
  • Explore design space of sensor constellations to optimize product design
  • Moderate system-level trades in terms of size, cost, power, and performance
  • Convey complex trade-offs involved in sensing strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI hardware
  • Collaborative and cross-functional work environment
  • Contribute directly to Apple's vision in AR and MR technologies
  • Engage in high-impact projects with real-world applications
Full Job Description
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to architecting Apple's next-generation AI hardware by leading the definition of sensing system concepts for our next generation of augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) devices. With your help, we will push the boundaries of these technologies to fulfill Apple's vision of seamless and effortless interaction with real and digital worlds.

As a highly technical and motivated Sensing Systems Engineer, you possess a comprehensive understanding of cameras, motion sensors, and other sensing technologies. You are experienced in designing constellations of sensors that address the overall perceptual requirements of a system. You possess a deep understanding of how sensor choices impact system-level features, and how system-level requirements can in turn constrain sensing solutions. You have a keen sense of user experience as it is impacted by sensing strategy and can effectively communicate these complex trades. A key focus of your work will be to explore the design space of sense constellations and to frame and moderate the system-level trades that optimize the product design in terms of product size, cost, power, and performance. This is a highly cross-functional and interdependent role where you will collaborate with sensor module, hardware, product design, algorithm, and user experience teams on a regular basis.

Master's degree in a relevant field (EE, Physics, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, Applied Math) 5+ years of work experience in system design, integration, and productization in Consumer Electronics, Medical, or Aerospace industries Proficiency in one or more areas of sensor technology and sensor processing methodologies used in optics, camera, motion sensing Proficiency in statistical concepts and expertise in data analysis tools Detailed, disciplined, methodical approach, with good documentation habits A great teammate with exceptional conversational & written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

PhD degree in a relevant field (EE, Physics, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, Applied Math) Hands-on knowledge of computer vision, signal processing, and machine learning concepts Know-how of 6DOF tracking, state estimation, and calibration technologies Experience in using AI assistants and agents for coding, analysis, and visualization Experience in integrating cameras, displays, and motion sensors into consumer electronics products, with an understanding of the optics/sensor/image pipeline Experience with prototyping and evaluating proof of concept sensing solutions in laboratory environments

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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