Firmware Engineer – AirPods and Accessories
Description For Firmware Engineer – AirPods and Accessories
Apple's AirPods and Accessories Firmware team is seeking a talented Senior Firmware Engineer to join their innovative product development efforts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems and shape the future of Apple's audio and accessory products.
As a Firmware Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering system and product firmware for Apple's audio and accessory products. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to drive innovation and create seamless user experiences. The role spans from low-level system architecture to product-specific features, giving you the chance to influence the design and development of future products.
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with marketing and engineering teams to define product features, implementing embedded C/C++ code for various MCUs, designing system architectures, and supporting hardware development. You'll also create test tools and enable prototyping of new technologies.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience, strong C/C++ programming skills, and a deep understanding of embedded systems. You should have experience with MCUs and their development environments, excellent debugging abilities, and strong communication skills. A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is required.
Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $135,400 to $250,600, plus equity opportunities through stock programs. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, education reimbursement, and various discounted products and services.
Join Apple's AirPods and Accessories team to work on products used by millions worldwide, collaborate with world-class engineers, and contribute to the next generation of innovative consumer electronics. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career while working on cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most respected technology companies.
Responsibilities For Firmware Engineer – AirPods and Accessories
- Collaborating with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements
- Designing, implementing, debugging, and testing embedded C/C++ code running on 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit MCUs
- Defining system architecture to implement new products and product features
- Supporting electrical bring-up and debugging of prototype hardware
- Creating test tools to enable the expansion of product ecosystem features
- Providing software to enable the prototyping and evaluation of new hardware technologies and designs
- Supporting product development activities at partner facilities locally and abroad
Requirements For Firmware Engineer – AirPods and Accessories
- 5+ years of proven excellence in firmware, embedded SW, 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
- Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to analyze and summarize data from logs or experiments
- Passion for product ownership and track record of product development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits For Firmware Engineer – AirPods and Accessories
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Education Budget
- Equity
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