About the position
APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demons to help design teams explore and evaluate new interactions. Architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions with touch/force sensors by collecting requirements, constructing block diagrams, and reviewing hardware schematics. Negotiate and specify communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with the software driver teams. Develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon, integrate actuator control algorithms with tight, real-time requirements using DSP concepts, while working with factory teams to meet test and calibration requirements. Being responsible for bench-testing firmware to ensure it meets performance, power, and thermal requirements. Debug and root cause issues with QA to deliver high-quality, robust firmware to production. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that the firmware is written in a way that follows the expectations of the control experts, testing leads, etc. Communicate with team peers and management for alignment on work items, due dates, priorities, etc. Domestic & International Travel Required 5%. 40 hours/week.
Responsibilities
- Bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demons to help design teams explore and evaluate new interactions.
- Architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions with touch/force sensors.
- Collect requirements, construct block diagrams, and review hardware schematics.
- Negotiate and specify communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with software driver teams.
- Develop and document firmware features on prototype hardware and custom silicon.
- Integrate actuator control algorithms with tight, real-time requirements using DSP concepts.
- Work with factory teams to meet test and calibration requirements.
- Bench-test firmware to ensure it meets performance, power, and thermal requirements.
- Debug and root cause issues with QA to deliver high-quality, robust firmware to production.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware meets expectations.
- Communicate with team peers and management for alignment on work items, due dates, priorities, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering or related field.
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 3 years of experience writing firmware in C/C++ for user-facing devices.
- Experience bringing up prototype devices for shipping product definitions.
- Understanding of microprocessor architectures, peripherals, and hardware blocks.
- Experience with controller communications buses such as I2C, SPI, and I2S.
- Understanding of basic electrical concepts for hardware schematic reviews.
- Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debuggers for testing and debugging firmware.
- Develop documentation for implemented firmware and its interactions with hardware and software.
- Work with cross-functional partners to architect solutions for firmware features.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Discounted products and free services.
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
- Relocation assistance.
- Participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.
