Apple
System Software Engineer - Headphone & Accessories, Sensing & Connectivity
$129K–$225K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in software design/programming.
- Education
- BS or MS in CS, EE, or related.
About the job
Designs and develops system software and frameworks for audio features and accessories across Apple operating systems, including software that exposes AirPods capabilities to the Apple ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Design and write software for audio features and functionality.
- Build frameworks that expose and advertise AirPods capabilities to Apple software teams.
- Collaborate with design, cross-functional teams, and AirPods firmware to prototype and deliver accessory software.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of software design/programming experience with C++, Swift, or Objective-C.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented methodologies, multithreaded programming, and operating systems concepts.
- Experience with wireless or audio solutions; strong debugging skills.
- BS or MS in CS, EE, or related.
Nice to have
- Experience with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- Experience with software audio features such as telephony audio or Bluetooth audio.
Pay
$129,300 to $225,300 USD base salary
Tools
C++, Swift, Objective-C, iOS, macOS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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