Senior Firmware Engineer- AirPods

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to work on innovative audio products. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement embedded software solutions that enhance product performance. You will leverage your extensive experience in firmware development, debugging, and real-time systems to create efficient designs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and help shape the future of audio technology while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years in firmware or embedded software development.
• Solid C/C++ coding abilities and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded C/C++ code for audio products.
• Collaborate with teams to define product features and requirements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software development

Debugging skills

Real-time systems knowledge

Low-level hardware interfaces

Communication skills

Product ownership

Education

BS in Science or Engineering

MS in Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

RTOS environments

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and design teams to define product features and requirements. Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 32-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products. Develop highly efficient designs delivering outstanding performance, optimizing power and memory footprints while meeting latency requirements. Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of performance and test tools. Debug real-time systems with limited visibility, working hands-on with development hardware and lab equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven excellence in firmware, embedded software, embedded product development, or equivalent experience
• Solid C/C++ coding abilities
• Strong embedded software fundamentals, including knowledge of design and development-flows, real-time constraints, concurrency, multi-threaded environments.
• Strong software and hardware debugging skills, familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, etc)
• Experience with small microcontrollers & embedded systems
• Passion for product ownership and track record of product development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS or M.S. in Science or Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing firmware in RTOS environments
• Knowledge of audio, DSP or Bluetooth technologies.
• Experience with configuration and release management (git), continuous integration, unit and regression testing.
• Strong understanding of design strategies for maintainability, scalability, and code reuse.

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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