Sensing HW Algorithm Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / 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. Your daily responsibilities include prototyping, performance bounding, and validating algorithm architectures while assessing sensor hardware requirements. You will utilize analytical modeling, machine learning methods, statistical signal processing, and classical optimization techniques to characterize system performance. The role involves developing software toolchains and negotiating cross-functional requirements with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams to ensure subsystem success. To succeed, you must possess a strong background in image or signal processing, estimation, inference, or machine learning, supported by engineering math like linear algebra and probability. You will utilize high-level programming languages such as Python and Matlab, potentially leveraging frameworks like PyTorch, SciPy, pandas, and jax to solve complex sensing system challenges.

What you'll do

  • Develop and prototype advanced sensing algorithms using analytical modeling, signal processing, and machine learning.
  • Perform algorithm performance bounding and validation to characterize system performance.
  • Define specific sensor hardware and algorithm performance requirements for upcoming products.
  • Design new sensing algorithm architectures using statistical methods and optimization techniques.
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • 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 like 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 frameworks such as PyTorch, SciPy, pandas, or jax (preferred).
  • Experience with algorithm optimization for hardware constraints and system-level design of sensing systems (preferred).

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