Haptics Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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The Haptics Firmware Engineer joins a vertically-integrated technology team to develop Taptic Engine firmware for next-generation products including iPhone, Watch, and Mac. This role involves the full product development cycle, from bringing up proof-of-concept prototypes to architecting low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions with touch and force sensors. Key responsibilities include constructing block diagrams, reviewing hardware schematics, and developing firmware features on custom silicon. The engineer will integrate actuator control algorithms using DSP concepts while meeting real-time requirements. Required skills include expertise in C or C++ for embedded systems, experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators like LRA, VCA, or Piezo, and knowledge of protocols such as DMA, USB, UART, SPI, and I2C. Candidates must also possess board bring-up skills using JTAG and oscilloscopes.

Skills

C C++ Embedded Systems RTOS Bare-metal DSP FPGA DMA USB UART SPI I2C JTAG Oscilloscope Logic Analyzer Control Systems Signal Processing

What you'll do

Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos to help Design teams evaluate new interactions.
Architect low-latency haptics solutions by constructing block diagrams and reviewing hardware schematics.
Negotiate and specify communication protocols and operating modes with software driver teams.
Develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon.
Integrate actuator control algorithms using DSP concepts to meet tight real-time requirements.
Bench-test firmware to ensure it meets specific performance, power, and thermal requirements.
Debug and root cause firmware issues with QA to deliver robust production code.

What we're looking for

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 like LRA, VCA, or Piezo.
Knowledge of embedded peripherals and protocols such as DMA, USB, UART, SPI, and I2C.
Ability to apply software best-practices to firmware design in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
Board bring-up and debug skills using JTAG, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Experience and enthusiasm for leveraging AI-powered development tools for coding, debugging, and testing.
M.S. with advanced courses in Embedded Systems, Controls, and/or Signal Processing (preferred).

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