5 hours ago
Cupertino, CA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Develop and document Taptic Engine firmware for prototype hardware, custom silicon, and production systems.
- 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 using touch and force sensors.
- Collect requirements, construct block diagrams, and review hardware schematics.
- Define communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with software driver teams.
- Integrate actuator control algorithms with tight real-time requirements using DSP concepts.
- Work with factory teams on test and calibration requirements.
- Bench-test firmware for performance, power, and thermal requirements.
- Debug and root-cause firmware issues with QA to deliver robust production software.
- Create test frameworks and use AI-powered development tools to improve coding, debugging, code quality, and testing workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical or computer engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Expertise in C or C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience interfacing microcontrollers with sensors and actuators such as LRA, VCA, or Piezo devices.
- Knowledge of embedded peripherals and protocols including DMA, USB, UART, SPI, and I2C.
- Ability to apply software best practices in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
- Board bring-up and debugging experience using JTAG, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, and/or logic analyzers.
- Preferred: master’s degree with advanced coursework in embedded systems, controls, and/or signal processing.
- Preferred: knowledge of closed-loop control systems and experience implementing low-level control algorithms in embedded environments.
- Preferred: production DSP or FPGA firmware development experience for haptic or audio applications.
About Apple
Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and services for consumers and professionals worldwide, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods, plus platforms like iOS/macOS and services such as the App Store, iCloud, Music, and TV+. Its business combines device sales with services and subscriptions and in-house silicon design. Founded in 1976, Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and trades on NASDAQ as AAPL.