Apple

Software Engineer - AirPods Tools

Apple$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years in large-scale software development using Python
  • Strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming and software fundamentals
  • Experience with CI/CD technologies like Jenkins and GitLab
  • Familiarity with testing principles and tools for embedded systems
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Self-starter thriving in fast-paced, team-oriented environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop CI testing pipelines and tooling for audio products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve firmware efficiency
  • Implement effective unit tests and integration tests
  • Oversee planning and completion of cross-functional projects
  • Architect scalable and fault-tolerant systems
  • Enhance product quality for end users
  • Engage in code reviews and advocate for collaborative practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge audio technologies
  • High visibility role with major impact on product quality
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Continuous learning and technology advancement
  • Potential to influence the development of consumer products
Full Job Description
The Audio Products Firmware team is looking for an energetic engineer to join our team.\nThis is an individual contributor role to develop the CI testing pipelines and tooling required\nto build Audio products. You will have the opportunity to have a major impact on the\ndevelopment for Apple's consumer audio products. In this role, you will work with a\nwide cross-functional team to continually improve the efficiency of the firmware and\nsoftware in Apple products.

This is a high visibility job that involves a deep understanding of our cutting edge technologies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You must be a great teammate, but also be able to work effectively on their own. We are seeking someone who is passionate about our products and is interested in improving the quality for our customers. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering or a related field Minimum 5 years of developing large-scale software applications in Python Strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming and software fundamentals (data structures, multi-threading, algorithms...etc) Critical thinking, problem solving proven record, ability to solve unknown difficult/complex problems A strong advocate for collaborative development practices, including code reviews, and a commitment to producing maintainable code Solid understanding of testing principles and experience implementing effective unit tests and integration tests Familiarity with Git for version control and basic Git operations Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoys learning new technologies

Proficient with CI/CD technologies: Jenkins, GitLab , Kube, Postgre Experience with tools, and frameworks for embedded systems (Make, gcc, clang, google test, static analysis, gcov, pytest etc.) Experience with deploying Kubernetes clusters in real-world applications Experience with Splunk, Tableau, or other modern visualization tools Able to plan, coordinate, and lead cross-functional projects and bring them to completion. Able to architect performant, scalable, and fault tolerant systems Skilled at creative problem solving, critical thinking, prioritization, and communication Passion for quality and attention to detail

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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