Apple · 6 days ago
AirPods Software Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $210K/yrApple is seeking a motivated engineer to join their wireless software engineering team, focusing on delivering exceptional experiences with products like AirPods and AirTags. In this embedded software role, you will design and develop features while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the user experience.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop features for next generation of AirPods, AirTags and other accessories
Collaborate with highly technical cross functional teams
Work closely with quality and performance teams to deliver a highly optimized and magical experience to our users
Maintain the highest software quality standards by triaging and resolving bugs and creating automated frameworks for logging, telemetry and unit tests
Qualification
Required
You have solid C/C++ coding abilities; Python experience is a plus
You have proven excellence in firmware, device driver, or equivalent for experienced candidates
You have strong analytical and software debugging skills
You have a passion for product ownership and track record of product development
You thrive in collaborative environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills
You have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
You have knowledge of real-time audio or wireless technologies
You demonstrated familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, codecs, clocking, I2S, PCM, drivers)
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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