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Application & System Firmware Engineer

Apple

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Firmware Engineer will define and develop firmware platforms for Apple products, requiring a strong background in embedded technologies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and product development, overseeing the firmware lifecycle from inception to delivery. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining hardware/software systems.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience in RTOS environments.
  • Strong coding skills in C/C++ in production environments.
  • Experience with hard real-time systems and ARM architectures.
  • Familiarity with common serial communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, or UART.
  • Basic understanding of USB protocol.
  • Experience with motion/motor control systems or safety-critical systems.
  • Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, develop, and maintain firmware platforms for Apple products.
  • Shape firmware features from definition to launch.
  • Implement firmware platforms, including device drivers, communications, middleware, and application/state machines.
  • Optimize software for resource-constrained embedded systems.
  • Ensure milestone delivery throughout the full product and software development lifecycle.
  • Travel domestically and internationally for development and on-site manufacturing support.

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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