Sensing HW Design Firmware Engineer jobs in United States
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Apple · 13 hours ago

Sensing HW Design Firmware Engineer

positionCalifornia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$181K/yr - $318K/yr
date8+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. The Sensing HW Design Firmware Engineer will develop firmware for high performance custom hardware systems, enabling cross-functional teams to explore and develop cutting-edge technologies for Apple’s product lines.

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Responsibilities

Breathe life into high performance custom hardware systems that are essential to delivering future products & features to Apple’s Customers
Deliver firmware and software that enables cross functional teams to explore and develop computer vision, depth, imaging sensors, and system architectures
Collaborate multi-functionally with world-class experts in electrical, optical, product design, and other software teams

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentCC++Python programmingHardware interfacingData sheetsSchematicsDebuggingOptimizationRapid prototypingRTOSFPGACollaboration skillsProblem solvingHands-on experience

Required

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field)
a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
Proven track record of developing embedded system and hardware from concept to production
Strong C, C++, Python programming design skills
Ability to read and understand data sheets, schematics, and PCB layouts
Experience working with hardware, interfacing with drivers and low-level code
Ability to quickly pick up and own new concepts, rapid prototyping and to contribute with innovative solutions
Excellent debugging, optimization, problem solving, hands on experience with HW test equipment

Preferred

Experience with Swift, Xcode, macOS, RTOS development is a plus
Familiarity with Microchip, ARM, RISC-V, STMicro, Microblaze, FPGA (Xilinx, Lattice) architecture
MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) with over 8 years of relevant industry experience preferred

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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