Apple

Firmware Engineer

Apple$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in firmware or device driver development
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers and their peripheral interfaces
  • Knowledge of audio processing and Bluetooth technologies preferred
  • Understanding of real-time audio systems and related protocols
  • Solid debugging skills in both hardware and software
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams to define product features
  • Design and implement embedded C/C++ code for audio products
  • Debug and test firmware on various microcontrollers
  • Support the electrical bring-up of prototype hardware
  • Develop tools to enhance product features and testing

Benefits

  • High visibility within a renowned technology company
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunity to influence product development and technology integration
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects
  • Chance to work on industry-leading consumer audio products
Full Job Description
The AirPods Firmware team is looking for an enthusiastic engineer to join our team. This is an individual contributor role to develop the technical development of the audio platform for our products. You will have the opportunity to drive the technology and product development for Apple's consumer audio products. In this role, you will work with a wide cross-functional team to continually innovate technology implemented in Apple products.

Description

This is a high visibility role that involves architecting and developing our audio platform. This platform is a key technology that integrates and manages the data and system states for our products. We are seeking someone who is passionate about our products and the drive to improving the quality and innovation of our deliverables. The people here at Apple don't just build products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. Excellent communication and collaboration is a must, as you will be asked to partner with team members and other engineering teams.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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 MCU's for Apple-branded audio products
  • Support electrical bring-up and debug of prototype hardware
  • Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of test tools


  • Minimum Qualifications

    1-2 years of proven excellence in firmware, device driver, or equivalent experience

    Experience with MCUs, peripherals, features, and development environments

    Solid C/C++ coding abilities

    Knowledge of audio, DSP and Bluetooth technologies is preferred

    Familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, I2S, PCM, drivers)

    Strong electrical system and software debugging skills

    Passion for product ownership and track record of product development

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, experience

    About Apple

    Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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