We are seeking a creative and motivated embedded software engineer to develop Taptic Engine firmware for next-generation Apple products such as iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac. This role involves collaborating with a tightly-integrated team of engineers to deliver exceptional haptic experiences. The engineer will work through all stages of the product development cycle and will be responsible for creating low-latency haptic solutions. The position requires strong communication and teamwork skills to ensure high-quality firmware delivery.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience interfacing microcontrollers with sensors and actuators.
• Knowledge of embedded peripherals and protocols such as DMA, USB, UART, SPI, and 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 or firmware development.
• M.S. with advanced courses in Embedded Systems, Controls, and/or Signal Processing is preferred.
• Working knowledge of closed-loop control systems and experience implementing low-level control algorithms in embedded environments is preferred.
• Development of production DSP or FPGA firmware for haptic or audio applications is preferred.

• Collaborate with teams across the company, including Hardware, Software, QA, and Design.
• Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos for Design teams.
• Architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions by collecting requirements and reviewing hardware schematics.
• Negotiate and specify communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with software driver teams.
• Develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon.
• Integrate actuator control algorithms with tight real-time requirements using DSP concepts.
• Bench-test firmware to ensure it meets performance, power, and thermal requirements.
• Debug and root cause issues with QA to deliver high-quality, robust firmware to production.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.