HID Firmware Engineer
Apple · Cupertino, CA · Software and Services
About this role
Apple is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with C, CI/CD, Testing, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Cupertino, CA
- Department
- Software and Services
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersThe Human Interface Device (HID) group is looking for motivated engineers to join the multi-touch development team. Firmware delivered by HID powers the amazing sensing interfaces used on iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, health sensors, and more.
Our engineers are involved in all phases of product development, from the earliest concept reviews all the way through first customer shipment. This includes architecture development, custom silicon design, hardware bringup with our EE partners, firmware design/implementation, and working with our Algorithm/Software/Quality Engineering partners to deliver the user experience for which Apple products are so well known.
Join our team and help shape the future of the Apple Touch experience. With millions of customers, our team’s impact is felt around the world!
As a HID firmware engineer working on many of Apple's embedded sensors, you will be expected to:
Architect, implement, and maintain complex firmware designs.
Define and bring up new sensing chipsets and processors from initial specification to production.
Be an active participant in the design process, working closely with internal and external partners.
Write clean, robust, testable, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems.
Efficiently debug and close out system issues related to your firmware.
Specify and document communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements in partnership with other firmware and software teams.