Application & System Firmware Engineer

The team is looking for a skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer that will be able to define and develop firmware platforms for current and future Apple products. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge in embedded technologies and environments to coincide with firmware and OS capabilities.

Description

Genuine passion for innovation and product development with experience from inception through delivery to customers. The Firmware Engineer will be individually responsible for all things firmware related. Architect, design, develop, and maintain hardware/software systems for Apple products. The individual will also be responsible for shaping firmware features from definition to launch with cross‑functional teams in a highly dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .