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

Apple

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/10/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

We are looking for research scientists and engineers with expertise in mechatronics, controls, haptics, robotics, simulation, and machine learning to innovate in intelligent robotic systems. This hands-on role involves integrating software and hardware solutions to enhance perception, control, and intelligence. You will collaborate with top-tier researchers and engineers, contributing to technologies that enhance the Apple ecosystem. Our team values passion, modesty, and lean habits to foster innovation and productivity.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated success delivering complex multidisciplinary technical projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree in Robotics, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Experience with tactile sensing or haptics in electromechanical systems.
  • Experience bringing complex hardware-software systems from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

  • Drive breakthrough innovations in intelligent robotic systems.
  • Integrate software and hardware solutions for enhanced performance.
  • Collaborate with a team of world-class researchers and engineers.
  • Contribute to the development of technologies that power the Apple ecosystem.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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