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Embedded Software Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

Apple's System Firmware and Diagnostics team is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to design, develop, and debug firmware for manufacturing and testing processes of Apple products. This individual contributor role involves working closely with experts to integrate technologies into system firmware for factory lines. The position encourages innovation, collaboration, and autonomy. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on complex embedded devices that are essential to Apple's groundbreaking products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant work experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Background in embedded firmware development in multi-threaded systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both peer and management audiences.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and navigating schematics and layouts.
  • Working knowledge of standard hardware protocols such as USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, MIPI, and PCM.
  • Hands-on experience in using debugging tools such as gdb, lldb, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Well-versed in board bring-up and new product development.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement manufacturing systems firmware for embedded devices.
  • Design and develop firmware used in the manufacturing and testing process.
  • Debug firmware to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Collaborate with team members to integrate core technologies and algorithms into system firmware.

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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