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Haptics Software Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

We are seeking a creative and motivated software engineer to join our team focused on developing drivers, frameworks, and tools for haptics-enabled Apple products. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including firmware, algorithms, UI, services, and design, to create exceptional haptic experiences for users. The engineer will work throughout the product development cycle, contributing to a vertically-integrated technology team. The position requires a strong foundation in software development and a passion for innovative technology.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related fields
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming and debugging skills
  • Expertise in developing system software such as drivers or frameworks
  • Ability to build tooling with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
  • Experience with profiling code in both kernel and user-space
  • Familiarity with application-level programming using Objective-C and Swift
  • Experience with digital signal processing and filter design
  • Exposure to wireless data transport concepts and protocol design
  • Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors, and/or actuators
  • Experience crafting software interfaces or APIs with customer-facing features

Responsibilities

  • Develop drivers, frameworks, and tools for haptics-enabled products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a coordinated customer experience
  • Work on all stages of the product development cycle
  • Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve workflows and code quality
  • Quickly familiarize yourself with existing codebases
  • Design and implement software interfaces with customer-facing features

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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