HID Algorithms Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · HID Algorithms Engineer

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The HID Algorithms Engineer joins the Human Interface Devices group to develop the next generation of human-computer interactions from the ground up. This role involves prototyping and defining interactions end-to-end, investigating emerging technologies, and bringing new sensing technologies to life. You will develop and validate algorithmic concepts, taking prototypes from initial concepts to production by writing code that ships in products used by millions. Key responsibilities include making foundational decisions for future input technologies and collaborating with hardware, software, and design partners. Required skills include algorithm and mathematics fundamentals such as state machine design, statistics, signal processing, and machine learning. Candidates must be proficient in C++ and Python, with experience in early-stage algorithm development, real-time systems, and potentially Objective-C, Swift, or agentic workflows.

Skills

C++ Python Swift Objective-C Signal Processing Machine Learning State Machine Design Statistics Real-time Systems Agentic Workflows Human-Computer Interaction Algorithm Development

What you'll do

Prototype and define new human-computer interaction paradigms from the ground up.
Investigate emerging sensing technologies and new interaction concepts.
Develop and validate algorithmic concepts using mathematics, signal processing, and machine learning.
Write production-ready code in C++ and Python for Apple products.
Drive the technical work required to move prototypes from concept to production.
Perform root cause analysis and solve complex problems in undefined technical spaces.
Design state machines and implement algorithms for real-time systems.

What we're looking for

Experience in early-stage algorithm development from concept through validation.
Fundamentals in algorithms and mathematics including state machine design, statistics, signal processing, and machine learning.
Experience programming in C++ and Python.
Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, or related field with 5+ years of experience (preferred).
Experience developing for real-time systems, interactions, input technologies, or software with agentic workflows (preferred).
Experience with Objective-C and/or Swift (preferred).

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