HID Algorithms Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a skilled software engineer to build production algorithm frameworks and scalable libraries for sensor data processing in HID technologies.

You will design and implement production algorithm frameworks and collaborate with software, firmware, and algorithm engineers to deliver integrated solutions. Balance responsibilities between near-term product cycles and long-term roadmaps, while exploring creative ways to leverage GenAI to streamline development and enhance user

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming.
• Experience designing scalable software architectures.
• Advocate for good software design principles.
• Able to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement production algorithm frameworks for new technologies.
• Collaborate with software, firmware and algorithm engineers to build scalable systems.
• Balance near-term product cycles with long-term roadmaps; explore GenAI-enabled development improvements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Software architecture

Software design principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Job description

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!

Description

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
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