TouchID Electrical Engineering Tech Lead

The fingerprint you use to unlock your device, authorize a payment, or access your most private data-that's Touch ID. We're looking for an experienced electrical engineer to define and drive the next generation of Touch ID sensor designs, from early architecture through high-volume production. You'll make technical decisions that shape how millions of users experience security and responsiveness on Apple products.

Description

The Sensing Systems team develops MEMS, magnetic, and capacitive sensors that bring Apple products to life. Touch ID is central to how users trust and interact with their devices-and you'll own the electrical design decisions that make it possible.

This role puts you at the center of sensor development. You'll define module architectures, drive circuit design tradeoffs, and solve integration challenges that don't have obvious answers. You'll influence silicon requirements, shape system-level decisions, and own technical strategy from concept through mass production. When something isn't working, you'll dig in to understand why-and propose solutions that balance performance, power, manufacturability, and schedule.

We're looking for someone who combines deep analog expertise with the judgment to navigate ambiguity. You'll lead technical discussions with cross-functional partners, present recommendations to executives, and drive alignment when the path forward isn't clear. Your designs will ship in products used by millions.","responsibilities":"Define sensor module electrical architectures and drive design decisions from concept through production

Own circuit design tradeoffs-performance vs. power, sensitivity vs. noise, complexity vs. manufacturability

Lead multi-functional teams (silicon, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing) through integration challenges where you define the technical direction

Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies that keep programs on track

Influence silicon-level requirements based on system and module needs

Present technical strategy, design rationale, and convergence plans to leadership

Drive root cause analysis for critical issues and propose design changes that address underlying problems

Preferred Qualifications

Track record of leading technical discussions and driving alignment across disciplines

Experience with capacitive or biometric sensing systems

Experience with flexible PCB design and signal/power integrity analysis

Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (JMP, Tableau) for data-driven design decisions

Familiarity with FEA/simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Maxwell)

Experience creating engineering specifications and translating system requirements into circuit implementations, making technical tradeoffs that balance competing constraints

Experience influencing silicon or ASIC requirements from a system perspective

Minimum Qualifications

Strong analog circuit design fundamentals with experience owning designs through full product development cycles

Proficiency with circuit simulation (SPICE) and lab debug

Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar for analysis and automation

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

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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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

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