System Software Engineer - Human Interface Devices

Apple • Cupertino, CA

20h

About The Position

The Human Interface Devices 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. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in system software engineering, with a strong focus on C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Experience in driver and framework development for embedded or OS-level systems.
• Proven ability to work across both higher-level software design and lower-level systems development.
• BS in Computer Science or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• 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 shipping production system software to end users.
• Familiarity with IOKit, Objective-C, and other Apple-specific technologies such as iOS and macOS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience contributing to projects from conception to completion.
• Interest in growing technical scope and responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing system software for iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, focusing on drivers, frameworks, and software stacks for future sensing technologies.
• Contributing to key subsystems within the HID software stack, including driver pipelines and input frameworks.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams — including Algorithms, Firmware, and UI — to integrate hardware and software and deliver reliable, low-latency input experiences.
• Participating in design and code reviews, and sharing technical insights to help drive good engineering decisions.
• Sharing domain expertise with peers and supporting the growth of those around you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior