The Apple Beats team is looking for a highly motivated Firmware Engineer who is passionate about new technologies and engineering principles. This role involves researching, developing, and innovating solutions for next-generation Apple audio products. The engineer will be integral to the product development lifecycle, transforming early concepts into world-class audio devices. The position requires an energetic individual who excels in a fast-paced environment and is eager to innovate.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field with a strong software focus.
• 6+ years of professional experience in firmware and device driver development.
• Strong coding skills with a heavy emphasis on C.
• Extensive experience in hardware bring-up, reading schematics, and debugging chip-level functionality.
• Proven experience in software feature design, development, and rapid prototyping.
• Hands-on experience with standard bus interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
• Familiarity with compilers and toolchains targeting ARM Cortex-M/R/A architectures.
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent is preferred.
• A genuine passion for innovation and embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy technologies and protocols is a strong plus.
• Experience with C++ is a nice-to-have.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain hardware and software systems for audio products.
• Perform characterization, testing, and validation of each design.
• Analyze results and create reports or presentations as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple cross-functional groups under minimal supervision.

• 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.