Design Human Factors Researcher

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Design Human Factors Researcher

The Design Human Factors Researcher joins the Design Human Factors team to explore how new capabilities shape the next generation of products. This role involves leading research and defining strategies to understand how emerging technologies, such as sensing systems and adaptive behaviors, influence human interaction and experience across hardware and software. The researcher will apply human factors principles, anthropometry, and behavioral research to evaluate evolving device capabilities while translating complex technical systems into clear human insights for design and engineering decisions. Key responsibilities include developing methods and tools to study integrated sensing and interaction. Required expertise includes quantitative and qualitative human-centered research methods, experimental design, psychometrics, and statistical modeling. The role addresses the challenge of integrating new forms of intelligence into consumer products like wearables and spatial computing.

What you'll do

  • Lead research and define strategies to explore how emerging technologies shape product interaction.
  • Apply human factors principles, anthropometry, and behavioral research to evaluate evolving device capabilities.
  • Translate complex technical systems into clear human insights to inform design and engineering decisions.
  • Develop methods, tools, and studies to analyze integrated sensing and adaptive behaviors.
  • Design and execute experimental studies and large-scale research programs.
  • Communicate complex research findings through clear narratives and visual storytelling.
  • Research how sensing systems and adaptive technologies influence human behavior and product experience.

What we're looking for

  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative human-centered research methods.
  • Experience applying human factors, ergonomics, or anthropometry to consumer products.
  • Experience designing and executing experimental studies and large-scale research programs.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex findings through clear narratives and visual storytelling.
  • Comfort working across disciplines and engaging with both design and engineering teams.
  • MA or PhD in Human Factors, HCI, Cognitive or Behavioral Science, Ergonomics, or related field or 7-10 years of equivalent experience.
  • Experience researching new product technologies (preferred).
  • Strong systems thinking across hardware, sensing systems, and interaction design (preferred).
  • Experience with wearables, spatial computing, or health-related sensing technologies (preferred).
  • Advanced quantitative expertise such as experimental design, psychometrics, or statistical modeling (preferred).
  • Ability to move fluidly between early exploration and product development (preferred).

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