Core Firmware Engineer

Job Description

Join the Core Firmware team at Apple to improve performance, usability, and security of firmwares across products by modernizing and extending firmware features.

Requirements

• Experience in embedded firmware, device driver, and/or kernel-level development
• Experience with C
• Knowledge of unit, integration, and system testing approaches and how to apply them
• Passion for delivering high-quality, innovative software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Modernizing, refactoring, and scaling Apple's OS-loader firmware ecosystem
• Extending and improving Apple firmware features such as Find My, Express Transit Card, and digital key fob
• Accelerating firmware development by providing secure runtime environments and frameworks

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.