Apple

Haptics Firmware Engineer

Apple$120K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in CS, CE, ECE, or related fields
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded systems
  • Expertise in C or C++ programming
  • Familiarity with sensors and actuators like LRA, VCA, Piezo
  • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART
  • Ability to apply software best practices in firmware design
  • Experience with debugging tools like JTAG and oscilloscopes

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Hardware, Software, QA, and Design
  • Architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions
  • Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes for design evaluations
  • Negotiate feature requirements with software driver teams
  • Develop and document firmware features on custom silicon
  • Perform bench tests to ensure firmware meets quality standards
  • Debug and root cause issues with QA to ensure robust firmware delivery

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a leading tech company
  • Collaborative environment with a tight-knit team of engineers
  • Involvement in the entire product development cycle
  • Chance to influence haptic experiences enjoyed by millions of users
  • Access to advanced development tools and resources
Full Job Description
We are looking for a creative, motivated, and passionate embedded software engineer to develop Taptic Engine firmware for next-generation Apple products, including iPhone, Watch, and Mac. Come join a tightly-integrated team of hardworking engineers to deliver world-class haptic experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of customers. In this role you'll collaborate with teams across the company, including Hardware, Software, QA, and Design.

As a firmware engineer in haptics, you will work on all stages of the product development cycle with a vertically-integrated technology team. You will bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos to help Design teams explore and evaluate new interactions To ensure we craft well-considered features, you will architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions with touch/force sensors by collecting requirements, constructing block diagrams, and reviewing hardware schematics; you will also negotiate and specify communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with software driver teams You will develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon, integrating actuator control algorithms with tight real-time requirements using DSP concepts, while working with factory teams to meet test and calibration requirements To meet our especially high quality bar, you will bench-test firmware to ensure it meets performance, power, and thermal requirements; and you will debug and root cause issues with QA to deliver high-quality, robust firmware to production

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 (e.g. LRA, VCA, Piezo) Knowledge of embedded peripherals / protocols (e.g. DMA, USB, UART, SPI, I2C) Ability to apply software best-practices to firmware design in bare-metal or RTOS environments Board bring-up and debug skills with JTAG, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, and/or logic analyzers Experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM applications in software / firmware development Independent work ethic with strong attention to detail Excellent communication and teamwork skills

M.S. with advanced courses in Embedded Systems, Controls, and/or Signal Processing Working knowledge of closed-loop control systems and experience implementing low-level control algorithms in embedded environments preferred Development of production DSP or FPGA firmware for haptic or audio applications preferred

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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