Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

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Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies joins the Audio and Media Technologies Group to develop audio features and products. This senior role involves designing, developing, and debugging audio drivers and tools while performing driver bringup for new platforms and audio peripherals. The engineer will also participate in hardware design reviews and maintain engineering documentation. Key responsibilities include managing bug triaging, regression testing, and commercialization support. Required technical skills include proficiency in C++, C, or Objective-C, along with experience in kernel level programming, firmware development, and device bringup. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of multi-core embedded hardware systems, RTOS, and audio domain specifics like ADC/DAC, amplifiers, and I2S/TDM/SPI/SoundWire interfaces. The role focuses on the technical challenge of providing audio foundations for features like Game Audio, Siri, and media playback across various hardware platforms.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $155976 from 78 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C++ C Objective-C Device Drivers Firmware RTOS I2S TDM SPI SoundWire ADC DAC Computer Architecture Bug Triaging Regression Testing

What you'll do

Design, develop, and debug audio drivers and tools for new products.
Perform driver bringup for new platforms and various audio peripherals.
Participate in technical reviews of audio hardware designs.
Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation.
Execute bug triaging, regression testing, and commercialization support.
Develop firmware and kernel-level code for embedded systems.

What we're looking for

Experience in software development, device bringup, debugging, and testing.
Experience with kernel level programming, device drivers, and/or firmware development.
Experience with bug triaging, regression testing, and commercialization support.
Excellent programming skills with knowledge of C++, C, or Objective-C.
Good understanding of computer architecture.
BS in computer science or engineering (or equivalent experience).
Audio domain knowledge of ADC/DAC, amplifiers, and I2S/TDM/SPI/SoundWire interfaces (preferred).
Understanding of multi-core embedded HW System and RTOS (preferred).