HID Algorithms Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 147,400 - 272,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Cupertino, California, is seeking an Algorithm Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on developing and integrating advanced sensing algorithms for various Apple products. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, possess experience in signal processing, and be enthusiastic about leveraging AI tools to enhance workplace productivity. The position offers an attractive salary range depending on skills and experience, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with algorithm integration.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prototype sensing algorithms and integrate them with software.
• Work with firmware and software engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Champion AI tools to improve developer productivity.

Skills

Software programming in C/C++

Machine learning

Signal processing

AI tools integration

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related STEM field

Tools

Python

AWS

GCP

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Join Apple's HID sensing and interaction algorithms team that develops advanced sensing algorithms enabling best-in-class user experiences across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Pencil, Apple Watch, and exciting new products. We are looking for an algorithm engineer who is passionate about bridging algorithm development with software integration and who is excited about bringing AI-powered tools into an engineering workflow. Our team draws from diverse backgrounds: signal processing, machine learning, firmware, software engineering, physics, human factors, and more; all dedicated to inventing new ways users interact with Apple products. You will work at the intersection of hardware, software, and design, collaborating with specialists across Apple to ship extraordinary products to millions of users every year.

Description

This is an algorithm engineering role at the HW/SW/UI boundary, with broad collaboration opportunities across firmware, software, and algorithms teams. You will be responsible for rapidly prototyping sensing algorithms using signal processing and machine learning techniques, and integrating algorithm implementations into the software stack, ensuring robust end-to-end functionality from sensor data acquisition through to the software layer. You will work closely with algorithm engineers, firmware engineers, and software teams to bring algorithm prototypes into production-quality integrated systems.

In this role, you will also lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and deploy AI tools that improve team productivity, including AI-assisted development, data analysis, and workflow automation. You will help define best practices for AI tool adoption within the group and collaborate cross-functionally to scale these efforts.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and Developing sensing algorithms and Integrating algorithm implementations with the SW layer, ensuring correctness, performance, and stability across product configurations
• Working with firmware and software engineers throughout the product lifecycle, from early prototyping through production support
• Developing and maintaining integration test frameworks and performance metrics to validate algorithm behavior end-to-end
• Identifying and championing AI tools and developer productivity solutions that can be adopted within the team
• Evaluating AI-assisted workflows (e.g., code generation, data analysis, automated testing) and driving their integration into team processes
• Supporting new product form factors and contributing to algorithm integration for new user-facing features
• Communicating findings, integration status, and tooling recommendations clearly to team members and leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong software programming skills in C, C++, and Python
• Hands-on experience prototyping, developing and integrating algorithm and signal processing code with software layer (e.g., OS-level frameworks, or application software)
• Experience with object-oriented programming and common software design patterns
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD with 3+ years of experience in algorithm integration or embedded/software systems
• Experience working at the HW/SW interface, including familiarity with firmware interfaces, driver layers, or OS-level integration
• Proven track-record in signal processing and machine learning, including areas such as time-series analysis, digital filtering, feature extraction, classification, regression, or neural network-based inference; experience applying these techniques to sensor data or embedded sensing systems is a strong plus
• Track record of evaluating, integrating and deploying AI-powered developer tools (e.g., LLM-assisted coding, AI-based test generation, intelligent data analysis pipelines)
• Background in signal processing, machine learning, or time-series data analysis
• Familiarity with embedded or resource-constrained systems using C or C++
• Familiarity with cloud processing platforms such as AWS or GCP
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across firmware, software, and algorithm disciplines

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.