Sensing HW Algorithm Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
14 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 · Sensing HW Algorithm Systems Engineer

As a Sensing HW - Algorithm Systems Engineer, you will join the Sensing Architecture team to develop advanced sensing algorithms for future products. You will be responsible for algorithm prototyping, performance bounding, and validation while assessing sensor hardware requirements. Your daily work involves designing new sensing algorithm architectures using analytical modeling, machine learning methods, statistical signal processing, and classical optimization techniques to characterize system performance. You will also contribute to the development of software toolchains and negotiate cross-functional requirements with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams. The role requires expertise in image or signal processing, estimation, inference, and engineering math like linear algebra and probability. Required skills include programming in Python or Matlab, along with experience using frameworks such as PyTorch, SciPy, pandas, and jax to solve complex sensing system challenges.

What you'll do

  • Develop and prototype advanced sensing algorithms for future products using analytical modeling, ML, and signal processing.
  • Perform algorithm performance bounding and validation to characterize system capabilities.
  • Define specific sensor hardware and algorithm performance requirements for product deployment.
  • Design new sensing algorithm architectures using statistical signals processing and optimization methods.
  • Negotiate cross-functional requirements with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams to ensure subsystem performance.
  • Contribute to the development of software toolchains and methodologies used for algorithm development.
  • Analyze large datasets and develop data processing pipelines for algorithm validation.
  • Optimize algorithms to meet hardware constraints such as compute, memory, and power limits.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong background in image/signal processing, estimation/inference, or machine learning.
  • Strong engineering math background including applied linear algebra and probability.
  • Strong programming skills in high-level languages such as Python or Matlab.
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics (preferred).
  • Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE and Physics principles (preferred).
  • Experience with large datasets, data processing pipelines, and ML/DL training and validation (preferred).
  • Experience with algorithm optimization for hardware constraints and system-level design of sensing systems (preferred).

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