System Software Engineer - Human Interface Devices

Apple

5-10 Years | Cupertino, California, United States (On Site) | Full Time | 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Apple's Human Interface Devices (HID) Software team develops high-performance drivers, frameworks, and tools for innovative sensing technologies across Apple products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams like Algorithms, Firmware, Design, and UI to ensure optimal user experience. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and provides a clear career path towards leadership. Responsibilities include maintaining and developing system software for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, focusing on drivers, frameworks, and software stacks for sensing technologies, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Additionally, the role involves mentoring engineers and potentially leading teams to influence future product development.

Must Have

BS in Computer Science or related field
5 years of system software engineering experience
Strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills
Experience in driver and framework development
Comfortable with high-level and low-level systems development

Good to Have

10 years of industry experience
Experience defining communication protocols (USB, Bluetooth, SPI)
Familiarity with USB HID specification
Experience with sensing technologies and input systems
Proficiency in kernel and userspace code profiling
Experience implementing customer-facing features
Familiarity with IOKit, Objective-C, iOS/OS X
Strong communication skills
Experience leading projects
Interest in leadership

Perks & Benefits

Discretionary employee stock programs
Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
Discounted Apple stock purchase
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Discounted products
Free services
Reimbursement for educational expenses

Job Description

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?

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As a System Software Engineer within our team, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing system software for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS; 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.

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

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

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.

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