Firmware Engineer - AirPods

Cupertino, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-24 → 2026-09-28

Core

Architect, develop, and deliver platform and product firmware for Apple's audio products, driving system integration and influencing the technology roadmap.

Role type

Senior IC firmware engineer (embedded systems/audio)

Builds

Platform and product firmware for AirPods and Apple-branded audio products

Domain

Consumer electronics / Embedded systems / Audio

Required skills

Embedded C/C++ development, System architecture design, MCU programming (32-bit), Embedded system debugging, Custom silicon IC evaluation, Hardware bring-up and debugging

Preferred skills

Real-time audio technologies (I2S, PCM, drivers), USB or wireless technologies, Master's degree in CS/EE/CE

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