Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 15 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 · Firmware Engineer

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Firmware Engineer - AirPods will join the AirPods team as an individual contributor to develop platform technologies and drive system integration across the product lineup. The role involves architecting, developing, and delivering platform and product firmware for consumer audio products throughout the entire development cycle from concept to production. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, debugging, and testing embedded C/C++ code on 32-bit MCUs, evaluating custom silicon ICs, and supporting electrical bring-up of prototype hardware. The position requires expertise in embedded system design, software debugging, and experience with peripherals and development environments. Preferred skills include familiarity with real-time audio technologies like I2S and PCM, as well as knowledge of USB or wireless technologies. This role focuses on the technical challenges of developing high-performance firmware for mobile audio devices and hardware integration.

What does a Firmware Engineer earn?

Median $203650 from 42 postings across 12 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Firmware I2S PCM USB Wireless Technologies System Architecture Real-time Audio Silicon ICs

What you'll do

Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code on 32-bit MCUs for audio products.
Define system architecture to implement new products and features across the AirPods lineup.
Scope, define, and evaluate custom silicon ICs for next-generation audio products.
Support electrical bring-up and debugging of prototype hardware.
Provide software to enable the prototyping and evaluation of new hardware technologies.
Drive system validation activities throughout the entire product development cycle from concept to production.
Define product features and requirements in coordination with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of proven excellence in firmware, embedded software, embedded product development, or equivalent experience.
Solid C/C++ coding abilities.
Strong embedded system design and software debugging skills.
Experience with MCUs, peripherals, features, and development environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).
Familiarity with real-time audio technologies, USB, or wireless technologies (preferred).