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Display Firmware Engineer

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple's Display Silicon Architecture team is seeking a firmware engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation displays. The role emphasizes collaboration across various disciplines, including firmware and silicon architects, electrical engineers, and external vendors. Candidates should thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment, focusing on engineering excellence. The position requires a strong background in embedded firmware development and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
  • Experience developing firmware/software in C/C++ for ARM or similar embedded processors.
  • Experience with hardware bring up, configuration and debug, low level firmware or driver development.
  • Experience with interprocessor communication, interrupts, and memory management.
  • Familiarity with industry standard communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of Python or other scripting languages.
  • Experience with Git or similar client source code repository operations.
  • Good knowledge of Test Driven Firmware Development Methodology.
  • Good knowledge of Display Technologies.
  • Good understanding of MATLAB or similar tools.
  • Experience with implementation of image processing and pixel manipulation algorithms is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop display configurations and firmware in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Work closely with silicon architects and electrical engineers to ensure high-quality productization.
  • Drive technical solutions with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
  • Utilize various tools and methodologies for firmware development and debugging.
  • Implement and maintain continuous integration and release processes.

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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