AirPods Software Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Do you want to help make magic happen? Be part of the team that delivers exceptional

experiences like Spatial Audio, Precision Finding, Live Listen, and seamless connectivity across

Apple's world-class headphones and accessories. Join our team to drive innovation that matters

to millions of customers worldwide.

We provide the wireless foundation for Apple's innovative products such as AirPods and

AirTags, crafting technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver an unparalleled user

experience. We're looking for motivated engineers to design and implement amazing new

features across the Apple ecosystem - from deep embedded firmware to host-side frameworks.

Description

ring surprise and delight to our customers in this multi-faceted software role that forms the

pillar of AirPods, AirTags, and other accessories. You will be challenged with unique problems

spanning the full stack - from real-time embedded firmware to system frameworks - as you

build and develop software solutions for current and next-generation accessories.

What makes this role unique is the end-to-end ownership: our team owns critical software

components on both sides of the wireless connection - the embedded

firmware running on accessories and the system software on iOS/ visionOS devices. This dual

ownership gives us the power to craft seamless connected experience and innovate across the

entire stack. Whether you're debugging a tricky Bluetooth protocol issue, optimizing audio

latency, or implementing a new feature that spans accessory and host, you'll be solving unique

challenges that directly impact millions of users every day.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor?s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or

equivalent experience

Strong C/C++ programming skills with attention to code quality, performance, and

maintainability

Solid understanding of systems programming concepts: memory management, concurrency,

state machines, and event-driven architectures

Strong analytical and debugging skills - ability to dig deep into complex problems

Thrive in collaborative environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable leveraging AI and LLM-based development tools (e.g., Claude Code) to enhance productivity across coding, debugging, and documentation workflows

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Objective-C, Objective-C++, or Swift

Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems,

firmware, device drivers, or low-level system software

Knowledge of real-time audio or wireless technologies

Passion for product ownership and track record of delivering features end-to-end