Health Sensor ASIC Architect

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

The Sensor Hardware team develops Sensor solutions and technologies for Apple’s products, including the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, and more. The key goal of the Sensor Technology team is to enable the world’s best user-experience. New challenges arise everyday that require the sharp problem-solving skills of hardworking and smart individuals. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Description

As an Health Sensing ASIC Architect, you will help develop ASICS for new Sensors (including Health Sensors) for future Apple products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sensing system feasibility studies and system modeling
• Architect and define electrical interface for sensing systems
• Schematic design, simulation, and prototyping of printed circuit boards and sensor flex assemblies
• Define ASIC requirements, specs and verification plans, review ASIC design and development process
• Support development of test plan, system bring-up, characterization, and validation
• Coordinate and communicate cross‑functional activities to ensure hardware is properly interfaced with firmware and other system modules
• Prepare and deliver executive presentations to clearly communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background and hands‑on experience in electrical design, both with IC and board‑level circuits
• A track record of successful ASIC architecture - beyond block‑level design of specific on‑chip functions
• Proficiency in MATLAB, SPICE, Python or similar modeling tools to conduct ASIC simulations like noise, power and other system requirements
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Health, medical or other sensing hardware system knowledge and background with proven track record
• Digital signal processing and signal integrity experience applicable to sensing data acquisition
• Experience in electro‑chemical (biopotential with expertise in dry‑electrodes) and electro‑optical is a plus
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics plus a minimum of 3 years experience

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 .

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.