> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2749364-haptics-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2749364-haptics-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Haptics Software Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple Products, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Software, Wireless Networks, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Objective C++
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/haptics-software-engineer-d02347

## About the Role

We are looking for a creative, motivated, and hard-working software engineer to develop drivers, frameworks, and tools for haptics-enabled next-generation Apple products, including iPhone, Watch, Pencil, and Mac. Come join a tightly-integrated team of hardworking engineers to deliver world-class haptic experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of customers!, Familiarity with application-level programming using Objective-C and Swift

Experience with digital signal processing, filter design, and transforming time domain signals

Exposure to wireless data transport concepts and protocol design for real-time wireless streams

Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with code you've never seen before

Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors and/or actuators

Experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM applications in software development

Experience crafting SW interfaces or APIs with customer-facing features

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science or related fields and 3+ years relevant industry experience

Strong C/C++ and object-orientated programming and debugging skills

Expertise in developing system software such as drivers or frameworks

Ability to build tooling with scripting languages such as Python and Bash

Experience with profiling code in both kernel and user-space

## Description

As a software engineer in haptics, you will work on all stages of the product development cycle with a vertically-integrated technology team. In this role you'll collaborate with teams across the company, including firmware, algorithms, UI, services, and design teams to deliver a coordinated customer experience., You will bring up proof-of-concept prototypes and demos to help design teams explore and evaluate new interactions and user experiences

To ensure we craft well-considered features, you will architect low-latency, end-to-end haptics solutions by collecting requirements and constructing block diagrams; you will also negotiate and specify APIs, communication protocols, operating modes, and feature requirements with other software and firmware teams, You will debug and root cause issues with QA teams to deliver high-quality, robust software in iOS/watchOS/macOS releases


## Related Videos

- [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine)
- [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire)
- [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java)
- [Can You Touch the Internet? A Journey in Remote Touch With Edge Computing and Haptic Coding](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1463-can-you-touch-the-internet-a-journey-in-remote-touch-with-edge-computing-and-haptic-coding)
- [Unsolved mysteries between Usability and Accessibility in iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/737-unsolved-mysteries-between-usability-and-accessibility-in-ios)
- [Intermediate Bitcoin Script](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/25-intermediate-bitcoin-script)

## Related Articles

- [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)
- [Dev Digest 118 - not a total recall](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/452-dev-digest-118-not-a-total-recall)
- [Dev Digest 123 - Easy as A, B, C1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/459-dev-digest-123-easy-as-a-b-c1)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)