Firmware & Sensors Engineer, Home and Audio Devices

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

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This role $210k
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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 & Sensors Engineer, Home and Audio Devices

Join the Home and Audio Devices team as a Firmware & Sensors Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge sensing experiences for future products. You will architect, design, and develop firmware and device drivers for Apple’s home and audio devices, focusing on sensor integration to ensure high-quality product launches. Ideal candidates have an M.S. in EE, CE, CS or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of firmware development and 5+ years in sensing system hardware engineering. Strong coding skills in C, C++, and Python are essential, along with the ability to optimize software for resource-constrained systems. Experience in rapid prototyping, hardware bring-up, and feature design is crucial, as is a passion for innovation and product development from inception through delivery.

What you'll do

  • Develop firmware for home and audio products from inception to delivery.
  • Design and integrate various sensor technologies into consumer electronics devices.
  • Ensure high-quality execution by optimizing software for resource-constrained systems.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of hardware and firmware in bare-metal environments.
  • Prototype, bring up hardware, and develop software features for new product launches.
  • Travel domestically and internationally to provide on-site manufacturing support.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent industry experience with 8+ years in firmware and device driver development.
  • Extensive hardware engineering experience (5+) with various sensing technologies like optical, IMU, capacitive, environmental sensors.
  • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage teams and make critical decisions.
  • Proficient coding skills in C, C++, Python for optimizing software on resource-constrained embedded systems.
  • Hands-on expertise in rapid prototyping, hardware bring-up, feature design, and development of new technologies.
  • Willingness and capability to travel internationally for development support and manufacturing site visits.

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