Embedded Firmware Engineer: Systems & Hardware Integration

Apple; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Santa Fe, USA is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement embedded firmware for a range of products. You will work on low‑level programming, hardware integration, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver reliable software.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, code quality, and hands‑on development with C/C++, microcontrollers, and hardware interfaces. Bachelor's degree in a related field is expected, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Embedded firmware or kernel writing in C/C++.
• Experience with micro-controllers or kernel-stage SoC programming.
• Proficiency with peripheral protocols (I2C/SMBus, UART, SPI, USB, LAN).
• Experience writing command-line tools in C or scripting languages.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Strong focus on reliable code through testing.
• Proficiency with code control tools like Git.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Paint software and firmware for the SMC (machine control controller) across a wide range of Apple products.
• Architect solutions across hardware diffusion, low‑level programming, and system integration.
• Drive implementation and fine‑tuning of next‑generation Apple merchandise.
• Develop firmware modules, devices, and framework for various products in multiple development environments.
• Architect new solutions to improve performance, balance, simplicity, and flexibility for product delivery.
• Collaborate with test engineering teams to build robust test suites, debugging tools, and automation.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Microcontrollers

Peripheral protocols

CLI / scripting

Schematics reading

Git

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field

Job description

Apple in Santa Fe, USA is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement embedded firmware for a range of products. You will work on low‑level programming, hardware integration, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver reliable software.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, code quality, and hands‑on development with C/C++, microcontrollers, and hardware interfaces. Bachelor's degree in a related field is expected, with strong communication and teamwork skills.