Apple
AirPods Firmware Engineer
$142K–$263K
San Diego, California · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in firmware, embedded software, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- BS or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Develop and maintain embedded firmware for Apple audio products, including architecting the audio platform and collaborating on product features and requirements.
What you'll do
- Define product features and requirements with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 32-bit MCU's; support prototype hardware debugging.
- Help define and meet timing, power, and memory budgets.
What they ask for
- Experience with MCUs, software architecture, feature development, and memory- and CPU-constrained software environments.
- Solid C/C++ coding abilities and strong software debugging skills.
- Product ownership and product development track record; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of real-time audio or Bluetooth technologies.
Pay
$142,300 to $263,300 USD base salary
Tools
C/C++, 32-bit MCU's
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