This role pays less than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$193,000–$235,875
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$203k
versus about
$214k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Apple Inc
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
Apple Inc currently has
1984 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$175,000–$277,600
across 1590 roles with salary data.
The Firmware Engineer - AirPods joins the AirPods Firmware team as an individual contributor to develop and architect the audio platform for consumer products. This role involves designing, implementing, debugging, and testing embedded C/C++ code running on microcontrollers while optimizing for power, memory footprints, and latency requirements. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features, create performance tools, and solve complex problems related to real-time systems. Key technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, experience in RTOS environments, and knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces like I2C, SPI, and UART. Preferred qualifications include Python scripting, Git for configuration management, and experience with SoC power management or silicon bringup. The role focuses on the core audio platform that manages data and system states for the product ecosystem.
What does a Firmware Engineer earn?
Median $202800 from 35 postings across 9 companies.
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SoC Integration
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