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HID Algorithms Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/25/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple's Human Interface Devices (HID) group is seeking an algorithms engineer to innovate human-computer interactions. The team works on various Apple products, including AirPods and iPhones, focusing on developing new sensing technologies and interaction paradigms. As an algorithms engineer, you will prototype interactions and validate algorithmic concepts while collaborating closely with hardware, software, and design partners. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in ambiguous situations and is skilled in building cross-disciplinary relationships.

Requirements

  • Experience in early-stage algorithm development from concept through validation
  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms and mathematics, including state machine design, statistics, signal processing, and machine learning
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python
  • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, or a related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's/PhD with 5+ years of experience
  • Experience developing for real-time systems
  • Experience developing interactions or input technologies
  • Familiarity with Objective-C and/or Swift
  • Experience developing software with agentic workflows

Responsibilities

  • Prototype and define interactions end-to-end
  • Investigate emerging technologies and new interaction paradigms
  • Develop and validate algorithmic concepts
  • Drive the technical work needed to bring ideas to life
  • Take prototypes from concept to production
  • Write code that ships in Apple products used by millions of people

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 Aug 23, 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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