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 presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems that power Apple's world-renowned audio and accessory products.
As a Firmware Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing system and product firmware for Apple's next generation of audio accessories. The position offers a unique blend of technical challenges, working with various MCU architectures (8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit) and implementing complex embedded solutions using C/C++. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and marketing, to define and implement new product features that millions of users will experience.
The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, with at least 5 years of experience in firmware or embedded software development. You'll be responsible for various aspects of the development process, from system architecture design to hardware debugging and testing. The position offers growth opportunities through working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to products that define the future of consumer electronics.
Working at Apple comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and various stock participation programs. The company offers competitive compensation, with base pay ranging from $135,400 to $250,600, plus additional benefits like educational expense reimbursement and product discounts.
This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate engineer who wants to make a significant impact on products used by millions of people worldwide. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, attention to detail, and excellence in engineering, working in an environment that encourages creativity and technical growth. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, product ownership, and the chance to work on some of the most popular consumer electronics products in the world.
Responsibilities For Firmware Engineer – AirPods and Accessories
- Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements
- Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit MCUs
- Define system architecture to implement new products and product features
- Support electrical bring-up and debugging of prototype hardware
- Create test tools to enable expansion of product ecosystem features
- Provide software to enable prototyping and evaluation of new hardware technologies
- Support 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
- 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
- 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
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
- Product discounts
- Free services
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