AirPods Software Engineer

Do you want to help make magic happen? Be part of our team that delivers exceptional experiences like spatial audio, precision finding, live listen, and much more to Apple’s world class headphones and accessories. Join our wireless software engineering team to drive innovation that matters to millions of customers! We craft and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver an unparalleled user-experience. The Accessories team provides the wireless foundation for Apple’s innovative products such as AirPods and AirTags and is looking for a motivated engineer to design and implement amazing new features across the Apple ecosystem.

Bring surprise and delight to our customers in this embedded software role that forms the pillar of AirPods, AirTags and other accessories. You will be challenged with unique problems in building and developing software solutions for the current and next generation of AirPods and other accessories.

• Design and develop features for next generation of AirPods, AirTags and other accessories
• Collaborate with highly technical cross functional teams
• Work closely with quality and performance teams to deliver a highly optimized and magical experience to our users
• Maintain the highest software quality standards by triaging and resolving bugs and creating automated frameworks for logging, telemetry and unit tests

• You have solid C/C++ coding abilities; Python experience is a plus
• You have proven excellence in firmware, device driver, or equivalent for experienced candidates
• You have strong analytical and software debugging skills
• You have a passion for product ownership and track record of product development
• You thrive in collaborative environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• You have knowledge of real-time audio or wireless technologies
• You demonstrated familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, codecs, clocking, I2S, PCM, drivers)

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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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

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