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TouchID Sensor Architect Electrical Engineer

Company:
Apple
Location:
San Francisco, CA, 94103
Posted:
January 09, 2026
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Description:

**Role Number:** **Summary** Join the Sensing Systems team at Apple to design, develop, and launch next-generation Touch ID sensors, ensuring the security and convenience of Apple products.

This role focuses on defining electrical architecture, driving technology development, and integrating sensor solutions into Apple's innovative ecosystem.

**Description** Imagine crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet!

The Sensing Systems team integrates MEMS, magnetic, and capacitive sensors across a variety of Apple products such as iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks.

We bring devices to life, enabling them to interact with users and the environment in ways never imagined before.

The Touch ID team develops sensors that are central to the security and convenience of Apple products.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sensor Architect to play a key role in the development and integration of next-generation Touch ID technologies.

**Minimum Qualifications** + BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.

+ Strong EE fundamentals with demonstrated experience in all phases of circuit design and development.

+ Experience with silicon development, packaging, process definition, requirement validation and proficiency in circuit design and layout.

+ Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, meters, etc.) and circuit simulation (SPICE) as well as creating engineering design, requirement, and specification documents.

**Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with biometric sensors, firmware, and algorithms.

+ Experience in FEA, simulation, and modeling tools (Comsol, ANSYS, Maxwell). + Experience with statistical analysis of production data (JMP, Tableau). + Experience with high-volume mass production.

+ Proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting tools.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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