Haptics Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 85 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Haptics Firmware Engineer

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As a Haptics Firmware Engineer, you will join a vertically-integrated team to develop Taptic Engine firmware for next-generation products including iPhone, Watch, and Mac. You will manage the full product development cycle by bringing up proof-of-concept prototypes, architecting low-latency haptics solutions with touch and force sensors, and defining communication protocols with software driver teams. Your daily work involves developing firmware on custom silicon using DSP concepts to meet real-time requirements while collaborating with factory teams for calibration. You will utilize C or C++ in bare-metal or RTOS environments, interfacing microcontrollers with actuators like LRA, VCA, and Piezo via DMA, USB, UART, SPI, and I2C. Essential skills include board bring-up using JTAG and oscilloscopes, as well as experience with closed-loop control systems and AI-assisted development tools to solve complex haptic interaction problems.

Skills

C C++ Embedded Systems RTOS DSP FPGA I2C SPI UART USB DMA JTAG Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers Control Systems Bare-metal LLM

What you'll do

Develop Taptic Engine firmware for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac products.
Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos to evaluate new interaction designs.
Architect low-latency haptics solutions by reviewing hardware schematics and defining communication protocols.
Integrate actuator control algorithms with real-time requirements using DSP concepts.
Develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon.
Bench-test firmware to ensure it meets specific performance, power, and thermal requirements.
Debug and root cause issues with QA teams to deliver robust production firmware.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, ECE, or a related field.
At least 3 years of 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 including DMA, USB, UART, SPI, and I2C.
Ability to apply software best practices in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
Proficiency in board bring-up and debugging using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM applications in firmware development.

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