Bluetooth Firmware Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. seeks an embedded software engineer to design and develop Bluetooth firmware for next-generation products in the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems org.

You will work on firmware design, bring-up and testing for Bluetooth silicon used in iPhone, Mac and more. With 2+ years in embedded systems, you will optimize for power, performance and reliability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality wireless solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in embedded systems or related disciplines.
• Deep expertise in Bluetooth protocol stack internals and wireless standards.
• Strong C/C++ programming for resource-constrained environments.
• Solid foundation in embedded hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Bluetooth firmware for next-generation Apple products.
• Test and bring-up firmware for wireless silicon across iPhone, Mac, and more.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver robust wireless solutions.
• Optimize firmware for power, performance and reliability.

Skills

Bluetooth expertise

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Power optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Job description

Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation and developing products used by millions worldwide. Our team seeks a highly motivated embedded software engineer to design and develop Bluetooth Firmware for Apple’s next-generation products.

Description

At Apple, creative thinking and thoughtful insights quickly transform into extraordinary products. Our successes are the result of highly skilled teams working in an environment that nurtures creativity, partnership and growth to produce novel solutions to tough problems. As a firmware engineer in the Bluetooth Controller Team, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing of firmware, and bringup of innovative, fresh wireless silicon for various Apple products – the iPhone, Mac and more! New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. Are you ready to take on this challenge?

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 2+ years of hands‑on industry experience in embedded systems or related disciplines
• Deep expertise in Bluetooth technologies, including protocol stack internals, wireless communication standards, and experience optimizing for power, performance, and reliability
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for resource‑constrained environments
• Solid foundation in embedded hardware platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• You’re able to communicate clearly and thrive in a collaborative, demanding environment
• You’re passionate about solving engineering challenges
• You strive for perfection in all tasks and initiatives
• You can navigate ambiguity with clarity, flexibility, and effective decisions
• You focus on actions that drive the most significant impact