HID Algorithms Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, 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 next-generation human-computer interactions from the ground up. Working in the earliest stages of development, this role involves defining new interactions and bringing emerging sensing technologies to life for products like AirPods, iPhone, and Mac. The engineer will prototype and define interactions end-to-end, investigating new paradigms in collaboration with hardware, software, and design partners. Key responsibilities include developing and validating algorithmic concepts, writing production code, and driving technical work for new input technologies. 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 preferred experience in real-time systems, Objective-C, Swift, and agentic workflows.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Prototype and define end-to-end human-computer interactions from the ground up.
Investigate emerging technologies and new interaction paradigms for future products.
Develop and validate algorithmic concepts using mathematics, signal processing, and machine learning.
Write production-ready code in C++ and Python for products used by millions.
Drive the technical work required to transition prototypes from concept to production.
Perform root cause analysis and solve complex problems in undefined technical spaces.
Implement software for real-time systems and agentic workflows.

What we're looking for

Experience in early-stage algorithm development from concept through validation.
Fundamentals in mathematics including state machine design, statistics, signal processing, and machine learning.
Experience programming in C++ and Python.
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 (preferred).
Experience developing interactions or input technologies (preferred).
Experience with Objective-C, Swift, or developing software with agentic workflows (preferred).

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