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Mixed-Signal IP Firmware Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Apple is seeking a dedicated and results-oriented Firmware Design Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on developing innovative products. This role involves tackling complex challenges and crafting firmware solutions that enhance the user experience for millions of customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in firmware development and a strong technical background. You will play a crucial role in implementing critical firmware features for integrated circuits within system-on-chip (SoC) designs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven excellence in firmware development using C and assembly language with ARM CPUs.
  • Solid understanding of microcontrollers (MCUs) and interrupt service routines (ISR).
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture.
  • Experience with version control tools such as git or Perforce is a plus.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems is a plus.
  • Understanding of mixed signal concepts is a plus.
  • Familiarity with RTL or Verilog is a plus.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware in C to implement critical firmware features for integrated circuits inside system-on-chip (SoC) designs.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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