Human Factors Engineer​/Researcher

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, we create products that enrich people's lives — and wearables are central to that mission. We believe the best wearables are ones that seamlessly integrate into everyday life: functional, elegant, and effortless. Join one of the core teams helping to bring that vision to life. We are the Human Research & Engineering Solutions team. We partner closely with designers and researchers to refine prototypes and craft a fit experience that feels magical for millions of people around the world.

The incredible diversity of human bodies and lifestyles is both our greatest challenge and our greatest inspiration, driving us to innovate and build solutions that truly work for everyone.

As a Human Factors Engineer on our multidisciplinary team, you will lead the full arc of user research — from framing questions and designing study protocols to analyzing data and delivering actionable insights. This role sits at the intersection of multiple disciplines, requiring you to collaborate with highly technical cross‑functional partners, adapt quickly to new domains, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.

Success here means thriving in a fast‑paced environment with equal parts curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to translate complex findings into clear, impactful recommendations.

• Apply Human Factors Engineering principles across all phases of product development, from formative research through validation
• Define research questions, develop detailed study protocols, and exercise independent judgment in methodology, data collection, and analysis
• Plan and execute sophisticated participant recruitment based on anthropometric characteristics and usability profiles
• Conduct user‑centered studies across a diverse population, spanning qualitative and quantitative methods
• Perform statistical and qualitative analyses, delivering clear and timely insights to cross‑functional teams
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and researchers to align findings with product development goals
• Create compelling presentations that communicate complex data and actionable recommendations to diverse audiences

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Human‑Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience in Human Factors Engineering or User Experience Research
• Proven ability to design and conduct rigorous user studies using robust experimental designs and scientific methods
• Mixed methods expertise, combining quantitative and qualitative research approaches
• Experience with consumer product usability evaluation
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to present findings clearly to multidisciplinary teams

• Master's or Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, HCI, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Ability to independently lead end‑to‑end research — from study design and data collection through analysis and actionable design recommendations
• Experience developing and validating surveys and subjective scales from the ground up
• Skilled at translating research into product specifications that balance customer needs and business objectives
• Ability to craft compelling, audience‑tailored presentations that distill complex data into clear narratives
• Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate study design, analysis, and insights synthesis

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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