The Human Interface Devices (HID) AirPods Firmware team is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop embedded systems for sensing and interaction technologies. This role involves working throughout the product lifecycle, from technology exploration to mass production. The engineer will focus on creating real-time, power-efficient embedded software that enhances user experiences. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to deliver intuitive solutions used by millions of customers.

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of industry experience developing embedded software or firmware for production systems
• Strong C/C++ programming and embedded software design skills
• Experience developing and debugging firmware in bare-metal or RTOS-based embedded systems
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, debugging, or testing
• Experience developing firmware for sensing, wearable, audio, haptic, robotics, or other highly integrated embedded products
• Experience integrating or characterizing sensing technologies such as optical, capacitive, force, touch, motion, or proximity sensors
• Familiarity with signal processing fundamentals, sensor algorithms, calibration, filtering, or sensor fusion
• Experience with hardware or silicon bring-up, embedded system debugging, or contributing firmware requirements to custom silicon and hardware architectures
• Demonstrated technical leadership through system architecture, cross-functional technical ownership, product delivery, or mentorship

• Architect and build embedded systems for sensing and interaction technologies
• Develop real-time, power-efficient embedded software that translates physical sensor inputs into user experiences
• Bring up and characterize new sensing technologies
• Integrate algorithms and solve complex system-level problems across sensors, custom silicon, and firmware
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle

• 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.