Apple Inc. is hiring: Firmware Engineer - Human Interface Devices in San Diego
Apple Inc., San Diego, CA, United States
This role offers an opportunity to design, develop, and ship firmware for touch and force sensing in products like Mac Trackpad, Pencil Pro, Siri Remote, and more. In this role, you will contribute to every phase of the product life cycle, from concept and architecture through implementation, test, and software updates. And, best of all, you will be able to see your hard work in use, out in the world!
Description
The Human Interface Device Firmware (HID FW) team designs, builds, and delivers high‑quality embedded firmware and software for embedded microcontrollers, custom sensing ASICs, and SOC co‑processors. Our focus is the human‑computer interface as we bridge Hardware and Software to enable the best interaction experiences. We work with Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Silicon Design, Algorithms, Software, and UI teams to create incredible user experiences and best‑in‑class embedded architecture, optimized for latency, performance, power, memory, cost, and other system constraints.
We are seeking a firmware developer who is passionate about connecting design choices to the end user experience, creatively working within constraints, and prioritizing quality. If you are looking for a place where you can do your life’s best work, then come join us!
Responsibilities
Write, test, and maintain clean, easy to understand, robust, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems
Contribute to system architecture, power management, and hardware design reviews
Collaborate with Quality Engineering teams to inform and craft their white‑box testing
Work with cross‑functional teams and collaborate on technical opens
Quickly debug and effectively close out system issues related to your firmware
Support bringing up new sensing chipsets and processors
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
Experience writing in C or C++ for Embedded Systems
Experience with embedded communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Bluetooth)
Experience debugging with JTAG, Oscilloscopes, and/or Logic analyzers
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly with peers and management
Experience with one or more 32‑bit microcontroller cores (ARM, MSP430, MicroChip)
Development experience on Unix, Linux, or macOS
Familiarity with touch sensing technologies is a plus
Familiarity with other languages such as Python, Objective‑C, or Swift is a plus
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 $120,300 and $181,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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In Summary: The Human Interface Device Firmware (HID FW) team designs, builds, and delivers high‑quality embedded firmware and software for embedded microcontrollers, custom sensing ASICs, and SOC co‑processors . The role offers an opportunity to design, develop, and ship firmware for touch and force sensing in products like Mac Trackpad, Pencil Pro, Siri Remote .
En Español: Esta función ofrece la oportunidad de diseñar, desarrollar y enviar firmware para detección del tacto y la fuerza en productos como Mac Trackpad, Pencil Pro, Siri Remote, etc. En este papel, contribuirá a cada fase del ciclo de vida del producto, desde el concepto y la arquitectura hasta la implementación, pruebas y actualizaciones de software. Y lo mejor de todo, podrá ver su arduo trabajo en uso, en el mundo! Descripción El equipo de Human Interface Device Firmware (HID FW) diseña, construye y entrega firmware incorporado de alta calidad y software para microcontroladores integrados, sensores ASICs y co-procesadores SOC. Si está buscando un lugar donde pueda hacer el mejor trabajo de su vida, entonces únase a nosotros! Responsabilidades Escribir, probar y mantener código limpio, fácil de entender, robusto y sostenible adaptado a los sistemas integrados Contribuir a la arquitectura del sistema, gestión de energía y revisiones de diseño de hardware Colaborar con equipos de Ingeniería de Calidad para informar y elaborar sus pruebas de caja blanca Trabajar con equipos interfuncionales y colaborar en apertura técnica Descargar rápidamente y cerrar eficazmente problemas del sistema relacionados con su firmware Apoyo al crear nuevos chipsets de detección y procesadores Qualificaciones mínimas Licenciatura en ingeniería eléctrica, ingeniería informática, ciencias de computación o experiencia profesional equivalente Experiencia en escritura en Swift C++ o Sistemas Embedded Experiencia con protocolos de comunicación embebida (por ejemplo SPI, I2C, Utilos, administración de Bluetooth) Esta experiencia permite desarrollar una amplia gama de tecnologías como Unicode, JARCOS, A/Python. El rango de salarios básicos para este papel es entre $120,300 y $181,200, y su pago base dependerá de sus habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y ubicación. Los empleados de Apple también tienen la oportunidad de convertirse en accionistas de Apple a través de la participación en los programas discrecionales de acciones del empleado de Apple. Conozca más sobre sus derechos de EEO como solicitante. Apple acepta solicitudes para esta publicación en forma continua. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Description
The Human Interface Device Firmware (HID FW) team designs, builds, and delivers high‑quality embedded firmware and software for embedded microcontrollers, custom sensing ASICs, and SOC co‑processors. Our focus is the human‑computer interface as we bridge Hardware and Software to enable the best interaction experiences. We work with Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Silicon Design, Algorithms, Software, and UI teams to create incredible user experiences and best‑in‑class embedded architecture, optimized for latency, performance, power, memory, cost, and other system constraints.
We are seeking a firmware developer who is passionate about connecting design choices to the end user experience, creatively working within constraints, and prioritizing quality. If you are looking for a place where you can do your life’s best work, then come join us!
Responsibilities
Write, test, and maintain clean, easy to understand, robust, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems
Contribute to system architecture, power management, and hardware design reviews
Collaborate with Quality Engineering teams to inform and craft their white‑box testing
Work with cross‑functional teams and collaborate on technical opens
Quickly debug and effectively close out system issues related to your firmware
Support bringing up new sensing chipsets and processors
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
Experience writing in C or C++ for Embedded Systems
Experience with embedded communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Bluetooth)
Experience debugging with JTAG, Oscilloscopes, and/or Logic analyzers
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly with peers and management
Experience with one or more 32‑bit microcontroller cores (ARM, MSP430, MicroChip)
Development experience on Unix, Linux, or macOS
Familiarity with touch sensing technologies is a plus
Familiarity with other languages such as Python, Objective‑C, or Swift is a plus
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 $120,300 and $181,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Human Interface Device Firmware (HID FW) team designs, builds, and delivers high‑quality embedded firmware and software for embedded microcontrollers, custom sensing ASICs, and SOC co‑processors . The role offers an opportunity to design, develop, and ship firmware for touch and force sensing in products like Mac Trackpad, Pencil Pro, Siri Remote .
En Español: Esta función ofrece la oportunidad de diseñar, desarrollar y enviar firmware para detección del tacto y la fuerza en productos como Mac Trackpad, Pencil Pro, Siri Remote, etc. En este papel, contribuirá a cada fase del ciclo de vida del producto, desde el concepto y la arquitectura hasta la implementación, pruebas y actualizaciones de software. Y lo mejor de todo, podrá ver su arduo trabajo en uso, en el mundo! Descripción El equipo de Human Interface Device Firmware (HID FW) diseña, construye y entrega firmware incorporado de alta calidad y software para microcontroladores integrados, sensores ASICs y co-procesadores SOC. Si está buscando un lugar donde pueda hacer el mejor trabajo de su vida, entonces únase a nosotros! Responsabilidades Escribir, probar y mantener código limpio, fácil de entender, robusto y sostenible adaptado a los sistemas integrados Contribuir a la arquitectura del sistema, gestión de energía y revisiones de diseño de hardware Colaborar con equipos de Ingeniería de Calidad para informar y elaborar sus pruebas de caja blanca Trabajar con equipos interfuncionales y colaborar en apertura técnica Descargar rápidamente y cerrar eficazmente problemas del sistema relacionados con su firmware Apoyo al crear nuevos chipsets de detección y procesadores Qualificaciones mínimas Licenciatura en ingeniería eléctrica, ingeniería informática, ciencias de computación o experiencia profesional equivalente Experiencia en escritura en Swift C++ o Sistemas Embedded Experiencia con protocolos de comunicación embebida (por ejemplo SPI, I2C, Utilos, administración de Bluetooth) Esta experiencia permite desarrollar una amplia gama de tecnologías como Unicode, JARCOS, A/Python. El rango de salarios básicos para este papel es entre $120,300 y $181,200, y su pago base dependerá de sus habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y ubicación. Los empleados de Apple también tienen la oportunidad de convertirse en accionistas de Apple a través de la participación en los programas discrecionales de acciones del empleado de Apple. Conozca más sobre sus derechos de EEO como solicitante. Apple acepta solicitudes para esta publicación en forma continua. #J-18808-Ljbffr