TouchID Electrical Engineering Tech Lead

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,600–$302,200 / yr
Posted
38 days ago

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Above market

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This role $237k
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About Apple Inc

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 · TouchID Electrical Engineering Tech Lead

As an Electrical Engineering Tech Lead on the Sensing Systems team at Apple, you will define and drive the next generation of Touch ID sensor designs, shaping how millions of users experience security and responsiveness. Your role involves defining module architectures, making critical circuit design decisions that balance performance, power consumption, and manufacturability, and leading multi-functional teams through complex integration challenges. You will influence silicon requirements, present technical strategies to executives, and ensure alignment across disciplines by identifying and mitigating risks early on. Proficiency in analog circuit design, SPICE simulation, and data analysis tools like MATLAB or Python is essential, along with experience in capacitive sensing systems and flexible PCB design. This role demands deep expertise and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving technical innovation at scale.

What you'll do

  • Define sensor module electrical architectures and drive design decisions through production.
  • Own circuit design tradeoffs to balance performance, power, sensitivity, noise, complexity, and manufacturability.
  • Lead multi-functional teams through integration challenges by defining technical direction.
  • Identify early technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
  • Influence silicon-level requirements based on system and module needs.

What we're looking for

  • Strong background in analog circuit design with experience through full product cycles.
  • Proficiency in SPICE for circuit simulation and lab debug capabilities.
  • Ability to lead multi-functional teams through complex integration challenges.
  • Track record of identifying technical risks early and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Experience with capacitive or biometric sensing systems, including flexible PCB design.
  • Skill in presenting technical strategy and recommendations to executive leadership.

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