HID Firmware Engineer

Summary

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Role Number:200590047

Join our dynamic team of creative, energetic, and enthusiastic firmware engineers at Apple, where you will be at the cutting edge of developing innovative Human Interface Device (HID) technologies and products for iPad, Mac, iPhone, and beyond. We are seeking versatile individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy building firmware for embedded systems, prototyping concepts, and investigating new technologies. Together, you will help us deliver groundbreaking Apple products and make a meaningful impact on millions of users worldwide—are you ready to be part of this exciting journey?

Description

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer for our Human Interface Devices (HID) team. This candidate will be deeply involved in the lifecycle of our input devices, from the very early stages of bringing up new sensors and processors to their full production realization. You will be at the forefront of debugging and resolving system issues related to your firmware, architecting, implementing, and maintaining complex designs. Your expertise will be instrumental in writing clean, easy-to-understand, robust, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems. You will work closely with the Hardware team, helping to select microcontrollers and peripherals, defining power management strategies, and reviewing schematics. Additionally, you will collaborate effectively with Hardware and Software teams to negotiate, specify, and document communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements. Furthermore, you will partner with the Quality Engineering team to inform and shape their testing strategies, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelors Degree
• Expertise in Embedded Systems: Solid C or C++ coding ability, experience working with microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors, and experience implementing firmware in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
• Firmware Design and Implementation: Proven capability in applying coding best practices to firmware designs, architecting, implementing, and maintaining complex firmware designs.
• Board Bring-up and Debug Expertise: Proven board bring-up and debug skills, along with experience in quickly debugging and effectively closing out system issues related to firmware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven capability in building robust FW architectures
• Working knowledge of various communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, Bluetooth, and USB
• Be insatiably curious about how and why things work, with a proven track record of leading work to solve complex problems with cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers and management, coupled with strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Hardware, Software, Quality Engineering, and Product Design teams
• Experience with one or more 32-bit microcontroller cores (ARM, MSP430, Microchip, etc.)
• Debugging skills with JTAG, Oscilloscopes, and/or Logic analyzers
• Development experience on Unix, Linux, or MacOS
• Familiarity with input technologies

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 $115,700 and $174,200, 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.