Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 104 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)

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The Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics) joins a research team focused on breakthrough innovations in intelligent robotic systems. This role involves developing novel technologies that integrate sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces while designing software for complex embedded and mechatronic systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing and optimizing real-time control and feedback algorithms, executing performance experiments, and supporting prototype development and field demonstrations. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ for real-time applications, along with experience in ROS, Linux, and robotics software frameworks. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in control systems for electromechanical hardware and tactile sensing or haptics. The work addresses technical challenges in perception, control, and intelligence to power advanced robotic technologies and hardware-software systems.

Skills

C/C++ ROS Linux Robotics Mechatronics Embedded Software Control Systems Machine Learning Computer Vision Haptics Sensors Actuators Firmware Simulation

What you'll do

Develop novel technologies integrating sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
Design and develop software for complex embedded and mechatronic systems.
Implement and optimize real-time control and feedback algorithms.
Design and execute experiments to evaluate system performance.
Support prototype development, testing, and field demonstrations.
Document research findings, methodologies, and technical developments for internal and external use.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Advanced degree in Robotics, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related field (preferred).
6+ years of relevant experience developing embedded software for robotic control systems.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time applications.
Experience with control systems for electromechanical hardware.
Experience integrating sensors and actuators into embedded systems.
Familiarity with ROS, Linux, and robotics software frameworks.
Experience with tactile sensing or haptics in electromechanical systems (preferred).

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