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Haptic Control Architect

Apple

IT

San Francisco, CA, USA · Oregon, USA · San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA

USD 181,100-318,400 / year + Equity

Posted on Nov 13, 2025

The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Our key goal is to enable the world’s best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of hardworking and inquisitive individuals. We are seeking a control engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of control systems and algorithms for next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Come join us!

As a Haptics Control Architect, you will lead the technical vision and development of advanced control systems that define the next generation of haptic experiences across Apple's product ecosystem. You will architect sophisticated control algorithms and frameworks that manage complex actuator dynamics, setting the technical direction for haptic systems while ensuring they meet exceptional standards for performance, reliability, and user experience. Your role extends beyond individual contribution to include technology pathfinding, identifying emerging opportunities, and driving strategic decisions that will shape the future of haptic technology at Apple.

Control system design, analysis, and integration for haptic actuators
Characterize and validate haptic module and system performance
Perform system modeling and simulation
Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization
Define factory test requirements for haptic system
Author engineering requirements and specifications
Communicating cross-functionally and throughout management structure (written, verbal, and presentation)
Perform failure mode analysis and problem solving
International travel to support the product development
Technology pathfinding and IP generation

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Strong background in control engineering, dynamics, and signal processing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team Oriented: must be able to thrive in collaborative cross-functional environments

Hands-on experience in control system design, analysis, implementation, and validation
Track record of driving technical decisions and alignment across diverse engineering functions
Familiarity with modeling electro-mechanical system
Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and C/C++
Experience with electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuators is a plus
Experience with high volume mass production is a plus
Knowledge of micro controller or embedded hardware/software is a plus
Knowledge of state-space techniques is a plus
Knowledge of nonlinear control technique is a plus
Experience with AI/ML-based control system design is a plus
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent with a specialization in control engineering

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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NOLAvate Black is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and talent incubator that exists to bridge the digital divide through initiatives that promote employability, retention, and advancement in tech for underrepresented talent in the technology industry.​

NOLAvate Black is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and talent incubator that exists to bridge the digital divide through initiatives that promote employability, retention, and advancement in tech for underrepresented talent in the technology industry.