System Software Engineer - Human Interface Devices

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?

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a related field, and 10 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

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field
• 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.