Sensing Hardware - Algorithm Systems Engineering Director

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Salary

$305K-$487K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

240% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

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Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Sensing Hardware - Algorithm Systems Engineering Director Cupertino, United States of America Join the Sensing Hardware Architecture team and define how billions of users interact with Apple's most iconic products, including iPhone, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Our team pioneers the sensor technologies that enable magical new experiences, turning physical actions like touch and motion into seamless digital responses. We are seeking a Director for our world-class algorithms team-the group that develops and delivers the foundational algorithms that bring our sensor hardware to life. Its unique strength lies in a pragmatic and forward-thinking philosophy: we artfully blend state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques with traditional signal processing and estimation theory to build the absolute best solution for every challenge. Whether the optimal approach is a classic algorithm, a deep neural network, or a sophisticated hybrid, our focus is always on delivering unparalleled performance and quality at scale. We embrace the most advanced tools from the AI/ML community to rapidly develop, optimize, and validate all of our solutions. As the Director of this team, you will have a rare opportunity to navigate this dynamic technical landscape. You will set the vision for how we solve sensing problems, guiding your team to make critical architectural decisions that have a massive impact. Your leadership will directly influence the next generation of Apple products, deploying solutions at a scale that is second to none. In this role, you will lead, grow, and mentor a world-class team of algorithm engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

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