HID Algorithms Engineer

HID Algorithms Engineer Location Cupertino, CA :

Summary Posted: Jul 26, 2025 Role Number: 200352765 Join the innovative engineering team that uses sensor signal processing to produce the next generation of human interfaces for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and exciting new products. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, including signal and image processing, statistics, machine learning, controls, physics, firmware and software development, neuroscience, and human factors. We are looking for a hardworking software engineer who works well in cross-disciplinary teams over a full product cycle. HID operates at the intersection of hardware, software, and design. This means that the wide variety of problems you will solve have many interesting facets and you will get to work with specialists from all across Apple.

Key Qualifications

• TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
• You should have significant experience with the following:
• Programming C / C++ in a professional environment
• Implementing algorithms in production code
• Software architecture
• Working with embedded or resource-constrained systems
• Working with continuous integration and automated build systems
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• WE WOULD APPRECIATE ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH:
• Familiarity with Python or other high-level languages
• Experience developing infrastructure for large-scale data processing and annotation
• Familiarity with filtering techniques, statistical analysis, noise modeling, and signal processing
• Interest in optimizing data processing workflows through cloud-based storage and analysis

Description

We are looking for a software engineer who can write efficient and scalable C / C++ code to perform signal processing in multiple compute environments. You will work with other algorithm engineers to analyze and validate algorithm prototypes. You will then architect and code the algorithm implementation, often targeting embedded or resource-constrained systems. You will work with system and firmware engineers to integrate your code into the product, but will take special responsibility for the algorithm implementation. You will also help us architect, develop, and optimize data processing and machine learning frameworks. This is a role where you will design, develop, and support high quality, scalable algorithm implementations and data processing pipelines that enable rapid algorithm development, analysis, and implementation for Apple products.

Education & Experience

B.S. or M.S. in CS, EE, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics or another engineering or technical field Apple's most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programmes. We're proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount — both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company's success. You'll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programmes that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education and give you special employee pricing on Apple products. Apple benefits programmes vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace

Additional Requirements

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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.