Overview
USD 135,400.00 - 250,600.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Cross-functional Team
User Experience
Collaboration
Embedded C
MCU
Laboratory Equipment
C
C++
Embedded Software
Real-time
Concurrent Computing
Multithreading
Debugging
Computer Hardware
Interfaces
I2C
SPI
UART
Microcontrollers
Embedded Systems
Product Ownership
Product Development
Communication
Science
Firmware
RTOS
Digital Signal Processing
Bluetooth
Release Management
Git
Continuous Integration and Development
Continuous Integration
Regression Testing
Scalability
Payments
Job Details
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 AirPods audio and connectivity 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 the products, eager to improve quality and user experience, and driven to innovate down to the details. 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.
Description Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and design teams to define product features and requirements Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 32-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products Develop highly efficient designs delivering outstanding performance, optimizing power and memory footprints while meeting latency requirements. Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of performance and test tools Debug real-time systems with limited visibility, working hands-on with development hardware and lab equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 and $250,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Description Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and design teams to define product features and requirements Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 32-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products Develop highly efficient designs delivering outstanding performance, optimizing power and memory footprints while meeting latency requirements. Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of performance and test tools Debug real-time systems with limited visibility, working hands-on with development hardware and lab equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of proven excellence in firmware, embedded software, embedded product development, or equivalent experience
- Solid C/C++ coding abilities
- Strong embedded software fundamentals, including knowledge of design and development-flows, real-time constraints, concurrency, multi-threaded environments.
- Strong software and hardware debugging skills, familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, etc)
- Experience with small microcontrollers & embedded systems
- Passion for product ownership and track record of product development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- BS or M.S. in Science or Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing firmware in RTOS environments
- Knowledge of audio, DSP or Bluetooth technologies.
- Experience with configuration and release management (git), continuous integration, unit and regression testing.
- Strong understanding of design strategies for maintainability, scalability, and code reuse.
Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 and $250,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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