Firmware Engineer
Software Engineering
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 122,700-184,800 / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 22, 2026
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. 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.
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
- 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
- BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, experience