AirPods Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
San Diego, CA
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$142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted
104 days ago
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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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As an AirPods Firmware Engineer, you will join the AirPods Firmware team as an individual contributor to develop the technical audio platform for consumer products. You will be responsible for architecting and developing a core technology that integrates and manages data and system states. Your daily work involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to define product features, requirements, and critical timing, power, and memory budgets. You will design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 32-bit MCUs while supporting the debugging of prototype hardware. The role requires expertise in software architecture, feature development, and operating within memory and CPU constrained environments. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Bluetooth technologies or real-time audio. You will solve complex technical challenges to improve the quality and innovation of the company's consumer audio product line.

Skills

C C++ MCU Firmware Real-time Audio Bluetooth Debugging 32-bit MCU

What you'll do

  • Architect and develop the audio platform to manage data and system states.
  • Design, implement, and test embedded C/C++ code on 32-bit microcontrollers.
  • Debug prototype hardware and identify software issues in firmware.
  • Manage and optimize timing, power, and memory budgets for audio products.
  • Develop features for consumer audio products within memory and CPU constrained environments.
  • Define product features and requirements in coordination with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS 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, and memory/CPU constrained environments.
  • Solid C/C++ coding abilities.
  • Strong software debugging skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of real-time audio or Bluetooth technologies is preferred.

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