Biomedical Sensor Architect

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

The Health Sensing Hardware team is looking for a highly-motivated optical engineer to work on the next-generation of optical health sensors. The successful candidate will be able to leverage training in optical system design, modeling and fabrication to develop the optical health sensors in the Apple Watch and AirPods. This candidate should also be adept at analyzing user data to infer real-world performance trends and emergent behavior. Lastly, the candidate must be able to distill simulation and empirical results into concise design assessments to cross-functional collaborators and senior management.

Description

You will be working with a team of research scientists and hardware engineers developing technologies for the optical health sensors. You will be responsible for the optical design of the sensor via simulations and prototype-based assessments, user studies and analysis of sensor performance. The role also requires strong data analysis skills to infer trends and dependencies in the data to improve the understanding of skin-sensor interactions and directly impact the design and performance of the health sensors. This is a highly cross-functional role and will require close collaboration with mechanical, electrical and software engineers. Lastly, you will be responsible for delivering detailed assessments and designs evaluations to leadership and cross-functional partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of optical system design for wearable sensing applications including lens design, integration of electro-optical components etc.
Demonstrated experience with driving sensor development from bench-top to high-volume production.
Experience with leading cross-functional technology development of optical sensors working with mechanical and electrical engineers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation skills.
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Strong optical simulation skills using commercial ray-tracing packages.
Previous experience managing team of engineers.
Proven experience in designing optical sensors for health sensing applications.
PhD in Biomedical or Optical Engineering.
5+ years of industry experience in related field.

About this role

Summary

Designs optical health sensors, analyzes data, collaborates cross-functionally to optimize sensor performance

Job title

Biomedical Sensor Architect

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

must be based in Cupertino, no remote work stated

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

optical system designsensor developmentdata analysiscommunication

Preferred skills

ray-tracingteam managementhealth sensingBiomedical EngineeringOptical Engineering

Specializations

optical designsensor developmentdata analysiswearable sensing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City