Systems Software Engineer - Human Interface Devices
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
Our Human Interface Devices Software team delivers high-quality drivers, frameworks and tools supporting sensing technologies across all Apple products. Primarily supporting the multi-touch technology, we have deep experience developing systems software and building stacks that enable the best user-experience! We work closely with Algorithms, Firmware, Design, and UI teams to ensure sensor and software performance is optimized across all layers of the stack.
Description
We are looking for an engineer to work on drivers, frameworks, and tools for iOS. In this role, you will maintain existing software and design new software stacks for future products and sensing technologies. Ideally, you have experience dealing with human factors, care deeply about user experience, enjoy supporting technology investigations, and are comfortable jumping between multiple levels of the software stack.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and 3 years of relevant industry experience
Experience developing system software; such as drivers or frameworks
Strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills
Excellent debugging skills
Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with code you’ve never seen before, and understand the pertinent functionality
Comfortable working at both higher and lower levels of software
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity in system software development flows, creating test frameworks and tooling, and improve overall code quality.
Preferred Qualifications
6 years of experience in developing embedded software, including firmware and device drivers
Using C/C++ for low level systems, and experience designing and implementing system software for drivers
Experience in Kernel driver development, including designing and implementing kernel drivers for various hardware sensors in Unix, Linux or iOS
Experience in designing and implementing SW interfaces/APIs among software, firmware and algorithms modules
Experience with profiling code in both kernel and userspace
Experience in debugging embedded system issues with hardware, assembly and software tracers
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Self-advised, analytical, and works well in a team environment