HID Firmware Engineer

Come join a team of creative, upbeat, and hard-working engineers helping build the next-generation of Human Interface Devices for pathbreaking products such as the Mac, iPad, iPhone, and more. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy creating firmware for microcontrollers, prototyping concepts, investigating new technologies, and ultimately delivering high-quality products and experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of customers worldwide. This is a great opportunity to be at the focal point of many multi-functional interactions with the Hardware, Software, Quality Engineering, and Product Design teams.

Description

As a HID firmware engineer working on many of Apple's input devices ( Keyboards, Trackpads, mice, pencils, etc ), you will be expected to: Architect, implement, and maintain complex firmware designs Write clean, easy to understand, robust, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos to help Design teams explore and evaluate new interactions Help select microcontrollers and peripherals, define power management strategies, and review schematics with the Hardware team Negotiate, specify and document communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements with Hardware and Software teams Collaborate with the Quality Engineering team to inform and craft their white-box testing

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

• Solid C or C++ coding ability for Embedded Systems

• Experience interfacing microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors

• Ability to apply software best-practices to firmware design in bare-metal or RTOS environments

• Proven capability in applying coding best-practices to firmware designs

• Working knowledge of one or more communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI, USB)

• Proven board bring-up and debug skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines applied to consumer facing, software-enabled hardware products

• Independent work ethic with strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more microcontrollers cores ( ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, 8051 )

• Experience interfacing microcontrollers with sensors and actuators (e.g. LRA, VCA, Piezo) a plus

• Familiarity with embedded security concepts and practices such as Cryptography, Secure boot loading, etc preferred, not required

• Debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers

• Some assembly experience is helpful

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 $131,500 and $243,300, 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.