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Audio Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The Sr Audio Embedded Software Engineer will be part of the Audio & Media Technologies group at Apple, focusing on developing embedded firmware for various audio products. This role involves collaborating with marketing and engineering teams to define product features and system architecture. The engineer will design, implement, and debug C/C++ code for Apple-branded audio products while optimizing for memory constraints. Additionally, the position requires working with internal teams and external manufacturers to bring products to mass production.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded firmware
  • Experience with MCUs, multi-core, peripherals, clocking, features, and development environments
  • Experience with board bring-up and digital hardware
  • Ability to design and integrate code into a shipping product
  • Demonstrate solid C/C++ coding abilities
  • Strong electrical system and software debugging skills
  • Ability to read serial bus traces, board schematics, use an oscilloscope and logic analyzer
  • Experience with RTOS embedded development and preemptive multithreaded programming
  • BS or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
  • Knowledge of Bluetooth and WiFi Technologies
  • Familiarity with real-time audio including sample rates, buffering, I2S, PCM, PDM, and drivers
  • Mac OSX and/or iOS programming experience
  • Assembly experience

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements
  • Play a lead role in defining system architecture to implement new product and product features
  • Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 16-bit, 32-bit and 64-bit MCUs for Apple-branded audio products
  • Optimize code in order to fit within tight memory constraints
  • Support electrical bring-up and debug of prototype hardware
  • Work with internal teams and external contract manufacturers to bring products to mass production
  • Collaborate with software teams to define communication protocols
  • Enable expansion of product ecosystem features through creation of test tools

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.

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