Audio Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Summary

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Audio & Media Technologies group is at the center of audio for all of Apple’s innovative products, including AirPods, HomePod, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. AMT's Core Audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Interactive Audio (Games / AR experience), Siri, FaceTime, media capture, playback and API’s for third party developers to enrich our platforms.

Description

As a Sr Audio Embedded Software Engineer, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of product development:

Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements
Play a lead role in defining system architecture to implement new product and product features Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 16-bit, 32-bit and 64-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products
Optimize code in order to fit within tight memory constraints; support electrical bring-up and debug of prototype hardware
Work with internal teams and external contract manufacturers to bring products to mass production
Collaborate with software teams to define communication protocols
Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of test tools

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years experience developing embedded firmware
Experience with MCUs, multi-core, peripherals, clocking, features, and development environments
Experience with board bring-up and digital hardware
Ability to design and integrate code into a shipping product
Demonstrate solid C/C++ coding abilities
Strong electrical system and software debugging skills
Ability to read serial bus traces, board schematics, use an oscilloscope and logic analyzer
Experience with RTOS embedded development and preemptive multithreaded programming
BS or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Bluetooth and WiFi Technologies
Familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, I2S, PCM, PDM, drivers)
Mac OSX and/or iOS programming experience
Assembly experience

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.