AirPods Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted: 150 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · AirPods Firmware Engineer

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The AirPods Firmware Engineer joins the AirPods Firmware team as an individual contributor to develop the technical audio platform for consumer audio products. This role involves architecting and developing a key technology that integrates and manages data and system states. The engineer will design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 32-bit MCUs while supporting the debug of prototype hardware. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product features, requirements, and timing, power, and memory budgets. The position requires expertise in software architecture, feature development, and memory or CPU constrained software environments. Preferred skills include knowledge of real-time audio or Bluetooth technologies. The work focuses on innovating the audio platform and improving the quality of deliverables for Apple-branded products.

Skills

C C++ Embedded Software Firmware MCU 32-bit MCU Real-time Audio Bluetooth Debugging CPU Constrained SW

What you'll do

Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code for 32-bit MCUs.
Architect and develop the audio platform for Apple-branded audio products.
Manage data and system states for consumer audio products.
Support the debugging of prototype hardware.
Define and meet specific timing, power, and memory budgets.
Define product features and requirements with cross-functional engineering teams.

What we're looking for

BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of proven excellence in firmware, embedded software, or equivalent experience.
Experience with MCUs, software architecture, feature development, and memory and CPU constrained software environments.
Solid C/C++ coding abilities.
Strong software debugging skills.
Passion for product ownership and a track record of product development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of real-time audio or Bluetooth technologies (preferred).

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