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Apple · 5 hours ago

Firmware Engineer - Apple Neural Engine

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$181K/yr - $318K/yr
date10+ years exp

Apple is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to join the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team. This role involves developing and maintaining low-level firmware for a specialized hardware accelerator focused on machine learning workloads, working in a collaborative environment to deliver features across iconic Apple products.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement firmware for neural network accelerator hardware (ANE) in Apple SoCs, with focus on scalability and efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including platform architecture and driver, to bring new hardware silicon to market
Design and implement firmware to deliver next-gen features for Apple products, including requirements and specifications definitions with other teams
Cultivate a culture of learning and collaboration, encouraging innovation across the organization

Qualification

C/C++ programmingRTOS experienceNeural network acceleratorsEmbedded firmware developmentComputer architectureCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of related industry experience (e.g. embedded firmware development experience)
Strong C/C++ programming skills in resource-constrained environments
Experience with RTOS and bare-metal programming
Understanding of computer architecture and hardware interfaces

Preferred

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with neural network accelerators or GPUs and knowledge of machine learning inference optimization
Background in power management for embedded systems
Experience with SoC bringup
Attention to detail and code quality
Self-motivated with excellent communication skills

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
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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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