System Software Engineer - Human Interface Devices

Cupertino, California, United States

• Category: Aerospace Engineering

Description

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Our Human Interface Devices (HID) Software team at Apple develops high-performance drivers, frameworks, and tools that support innovative sensing technologies across Apple products, including Multi-touch and other input systems! We collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Algorithms, Firmware, Design, and UI, to ensure an optimal user experience. Our team is offering a phenomenal opportunity to work on innovative technology while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry while also providing a clear path for career advancement into leadership!

Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple Products?

Description

As a System Software Engineer within our team, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing system software for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watches', focusing on drivers, frameworks, and software stacks for future sensing technologies. All of this is in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software, ensuring top-tier performance. In addition to your engineering contributions, you will mentor engineers, helping them grow their technical expertise. There is also a path to take on leadership responsibilities, including guiding a team and influencing the direction of future product development.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or a related field, and 5 years of experience in system software engineering, with a strong focus on C/C++ and object-oriented programming

Experience in driver and framework development, with a focus on writing native code for driver development

Comfortable working across both higher-level software design and lower-level systems development

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of industry experience, with a consistent track record of shipping system software to customer or production environments

Experience defining communication protocols and implementing transport drivers, such as USB, Bluetooth, and SPI

Familiarity with the USB HID specification and experience working on sensing technologies (e.g., multi-touch) and user-facing input systems

Proficiency in profiling code in both kernel and userspace

Experience implementing customer-facing features, with an emphasis on user experience

Familiarity with IOKit, Objective-C, and other Apple-specific technologies such as iOS/OS X

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience leading projects from conception to completion

Interest in taking on a leadership role and guiding a team of engineers as the company grows

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Company

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Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.