HID Algorithms Software Engineer
- Location
- Cupertino, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- C++
- C
- software architecture design
- root cause analysis
Also useful
- linear algebra
- machine learning
- signal processing
- embedded systems
Summary
Apple’s Human Interface Devices (HID) group is responsible for developing innovative ways to interact with Apple products. We work across product lines, delivering technologies like AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other future Apple input technologies. The HID Algorithms team is an eclectic group with backgrounds in computer science, signal processing, machine learning, control theory, human factors, and more.
We’re looking for a skilled software engineer to help build the infrastructure and solution patterns for implementing our sensor data processing algorithms — the algorithms that underlie the interactive technologies our customers rely on every day. In this role, you’ll design and build scalable, high-quality shared libraries for the future of Apple’s human interface devices!
About the role
You will design and implement production algorithm frameworks for new technologies, fusing them with existing capabilities to bring new experiences to our users.
You will collaborate with other software, firmware and algorithm engineers to design complete solutions and build systems that scale as innovations evolve, incorporating new features and architecture changes.
You will need to balance efforts between supporting near-term product cycles and advancing long-term roadmaps, while finding creative ways to leverage GenAI technologies to streamline development processes and elevate user interactions across Apple's ecosystem.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong C/C++ programming
- Solid experience in SW architecture design (architecture, maintainability and scalability)
- Understands and advocates principles of good software design
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid algorithm or math fundamentals. You will be comfortable working with (and learning as necessary) topics like linear algebra, statistics, signal processing, machine learning, etc.
- Experience with embedded or resource-constrained systems
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration and development tools
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
From Apple's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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