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Haptics Firmware Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Embedded software engineer to develop Taptic Engine firmware for next-generation Apple products (iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac). Collaborates across Hardware, Software, QA, and Design to deliver low-latency, high-quality haptic experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos to help Design teams explore and evaluate new interactions.
  • Architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions with touch/force sensors by collecting requirements, constructing block diagrams, and reviewing hardware schematics; negotiate and specify communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with software driver teams.
  • Develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon, integrating actuator control algorithms with tight real-time requirements using DSP concepts.
  • Work with factory teams to meet test and calibration requirements.
  • Bench-test firmware to ensure performance, power, and thermal requirements; debugging and root cause analysis with QA to deliver high-quality, robust firmware to production.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in CS/CE/ECE or related fields and 3+ years relevant industry experience
  • Expertise in C or C++ for embedded systems
  • Experience interfacing microcontrollers with sensors and actuators (e.g. LRA, VCA, Piezo)
  • Knowledge of embedded peripherals / protocols (e.g. DMA, USB, UART, SPI, I2C)
  • Ability to apply software best-practices to firmware design in bare-metal or RTOS environments
  • Board bring-up and debug skills with JTAG, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, and/or logic analyzers
  • Experience and enthusiasm for leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline daily workflows, accelerate coding and debugging, creating test frameworks and improve overall code quality and testing
  • MS preferred with advanced courses in Embedded Systems, Controls, and/or Signal Processing
  • Working knowledge of closed-loop control systems and experience implementing low-level control algorithms in embedded environments preferred
  • Development of production DSP or FPGA firmware for haptic or audio applications preferred

Skills

Required:C/C++ for embedded systemsEmbedded peripherals and protocolsSensor/actuator interfacingBare-metal/RTOS firmware designDebugging hardware/software
Nice to have:AI-powered development toolsControl systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder programs (RSU, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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