Apple
Human Factors Researcher
$185K–$325K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Mar 16, 2026
- Experience
- 7–10 years of equivalent experience as an alternative to the stated degree.
- Education
- MA or PhD in Human Factors, HCI, Cognitive or Behavioral Science, Ergonomics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads human factors research on how emerging technologies shape interaction and product experience across Apple hardware and software.
What you'll do
- Lead research and define strategy for studying emerging technologies and human experience.
- Apply human factors principles, anthropometry, and behavioral research to evaluate device capabilities.
- Develop research methods and communicate findings to inform product design and engineering decisions.
What they ask for
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative human-centered research methods.
- Experience applying human factors, ergonomics, or anthropometry to consumer products.
- Experience designing and executing experimental studies and large-scale research programs.
- Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Experience researching new product technologies, wearables, spatial computing, or health-related sensing technologies.
- Strong systems thinking and advanced quantitative expertise such as experimental design, psychometrics, or statistical modeling.
Pay
$184,700 to $324,800 USD base salary
AI focus
Research how new forms of intelligence and adaptive technologies influence product interaction, behavior, and experience.
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