The AirPods Firmware team is seeking an enthusiastic engineer to contribute to the development of the audio platform for Apple's consumer audio products. This individual contributor role focuses on architecting and developing key technologies that manage data and system states. The position requires collaboration with a cross-functional team to innovate and improve product quality. Candidates should be passionate about technology and possess strong communication skills.

• BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of proven excellence in firmware, embedded software, or equivalent experience
• Experience with MCUs, software architecture, feature development, and memory & CPU constrained software environments
• Solid C/C++ coding abilities
• Strong software debugging skills
• Passion for product ownership and a track record of product development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of real-time audio or Bluetooth technologies

• Develop the technical aspects of the audio platform for Apple products
• Drive technology and product development for consumer audio products
• Collaborate with team members and other engineering teams
• Innovate technology implemented in Apple products
• Architect and develop the audio platform that integrates and manages data and system states

• 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.