The Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to develop and maintain low-level firmware for a specialized hardware accelerator designed for machine learning workloads. This position involves working with real-time operating systems and hardware abstraction layers to enhance AI/ML inference acceleration. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate in a creative environment and tackle complex challenges across various Apple products. Candidates will contribute to the design and implementation of firmware that drives next-generation features.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related industry experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills in resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and bare-metal programming.
• Understanding of computer architecture and hardware interfaces.
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 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.

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

• 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.