Apple · 3 hours ago
Application u0026 System Firmware Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple is seeking a skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to define and develop firmware platforms for current and future products. The role involves architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining hardware/software systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Define and develop firmware platforms for current and future Apple products
Architect, design, develop, and maintain hardware/software systems for Apple products
Shape firmware features from definition to launch with cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of embedded firmware development in RTOS environments
Strong, demonstrable coding skills in C/C++ in production environments
Design and implement firmware platform, including, device drivers, comms, middleware and application / state machine
Experience with hard real-time systems and ARM architectures
Experience with common serial communication protocols, such as SPI, I2C, or UART
Preferred
Basic understanding of USB protocol
Experience with USB device and host software development is a plus
Experience with motion/motor control (mechatronics, automation, surgical, drones, etc) or safety critical systems, and good understanding how these systems are architected
Experience with motion or environmental sensing technology
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
Ability to optimize software for resource constrained embedded systems (e.g. power, throughput, memory/compute)
Experience throughout full product and SW development lifecycle; including defining goals and ensuring milestone delivery in a high cross-functional capacity
Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
Availability to travel domestically and internationally for development and on-site manufacturing support is also expected
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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