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Firmware Engineer

Apple is a global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells electronics, software, and services.
$143,100 - $264,200
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Consumer
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Description For Firmware Engineer

The Apple Beats team is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join their innovative audio products division. This role combines hardware and software expertise, focusing on developing next-generation audio solutions. As a Firmware Engineer, you'll be integral to architecting, designing, and maintaining hardware and software systems for Apple's audio products.

The position requires strong technical skills in embedded development, with particular emphasis on firmware and device driver development. You'll work with various bus interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB) and Real Time Operating Systems, while utilizing your expertise in C and C++ programming. The role involves hands-on work with laboratory equipment and requires understanding of hardware schematics and prototyping.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Apple's renowned Beats team, contributing to products that millions of users enjoy worldwide. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base pay ($143,100-$264,200), equity opportunities, and extensive health benefits. You'll be based in Cupertino, with occasional travel (5-10%) between LA and Silicon Valley.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of firmware development experience, strong coding skills, and a passion for audio technology. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where innovation is key, collaborating with multi-functional teams to create cutting-edge audio solutions. This role offers excellent growth potential within Apple's hardware division and the chance to work on products that define the future of audio technology.

If you're passionate about firmware development, have a strong technical background, and want to be part of creating innovative audio products at one of the world's leading technology companies, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while working on exciting and impactful projects.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Firmware Engineer

  • Architect, design, develop, and maintain hardware and software systems for audio products
  • Perform characterization, test and validation of each design
  • Analyze results and create reports/presentations when needed
  • Domestic travel 5-10% to/from LA/Silicon Valley

Requirements For Firmware Engineer

  • BS/MS in EE/CE or equivalent
  • Experience with embedded development
  • 4+ years of firmware and device driver development
  • Strong, demonstrable coding skills in C and C++
  • Experience in software feature design and development, rapid prototyping, hardware bring-up and reading schematics
  • Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
  • Experience with Real Time OS (OpenRTOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc)
  • Familiarity with compilers and toolchains targeting ARM Cortex-M/R/A, etc
  • Familiarity with laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multi-meters

Benefits For Firmware Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance

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