Firmware Engineer - AirPods
Job Summary
Job Description
The AirPods Firmware team is seeking an enthusiastic engineer for an individual contributor role to develop the technical aspects of the audio platform for Apple's consumer audio products. This high visibility role involves architecting and developing the audio platform, which is key to integrating and managing data and system states. The ideal candidate will be passionate about products, driven to improve quality and innovation, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include defining product features, designing, implementing, debugging, and testing embedded C/C++ code on various MCUs, supporting hardware bring-up, and creating test tools for product ecosystem features.
Must have:
- 5+ years of firmware/device driver experience
- Experience with MCUs and peripherals
- Solid C/C++ coding skills
- Familiarity with real-time audio
- Strong debugging skills
- Passion for product ownership
- Excellent communication skills
- BS/MS in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent
Good to have:
- Knowledge of audio, DSP, and Bluetooth
Perks:
- Total compensation package
- Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Discounted Apple stock purchase
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement
- Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission
- Potential for relocation assistance
6 skills required
Job Details
The AirPods Firmware team is looking for an enthusiastic engineer to join our team. This is an individual contributor role to develop the technical development of the audio platform for our products. You will have the opportunity to drive the technology and product development for Apple's consumer audio products. In this role, you will work with a wide cross-functional team to continually innovate technology implemented in Apple products.
This is a high visibility role that involves architecting and developing our audio platform. This platform is a key technology that integrates and manages the data and system states for our products. We are seeking someone who is passionate about our products and the drive to improving the quality and innovation of our deliverables. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. Excellent communication and collaboration is a must, as you will be asked to partner with team members and other engineering teams. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: - Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements - Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products - Support electrical bring-up and debug of prototype hardware - Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of test tools
This is a high visibility role that involves architecting and developing our audio platform. This platform is a key technology that integrates and manages the data and system states for our products. We are seeking someone who is passionate about our products and the drive to improving the quality and innovation of our deliverables. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. Excellent communication and collaboration is a must, as you will be asked to partner with team members and other engineering teams. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: - Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements - Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products - Support electrical bring-up and debug of prototype hardware - Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of test tools
- 5+ years of proven excellence in firmware, device driver, or equivalent experience
- Experience with MCUs, peripherals, features, and development environments
- Solid C/C++ coding abilities
- Familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, I2S, PCM, drivers)
- Strong electrical system and software debugging skills
- Passion for product ownership and track record of product development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, experience.
- Knowledge of audio, DSP and Bluetooth technologies is preferred
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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