Apple

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FTL Platform Firmware Engineer

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Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Embedded Software Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Experience writing embedded device drivers
Education
BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills

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Role Summary

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The NAND Storage Software team develops firmware for SSDs and embedded flash solutions across Apple's products. This embedded software engineer will develop storage firmware, bring up new silicon, and work across the storage interface from silicon to the operating system.

What You'll Do

  • Support products through development stages from pre-silicon prototyping and board bringup through mass production
  • Develop NAND flash management software and firmware drivers
  • Debug storage-related issues across hardware, drivers, and applications
  • Deliver in short product cycles with high expectations of reliability
  • Work with silicon and systems engineers to develop storage solutions for future products

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Qualifications

Solid C programmer with knowledge of data structures and algorithms; experience writing embedded device drivers; knowledge of hardware platforms and processor architectures; familiarity with pre-silicon environments, bringup workflows, and cross-functional program execution; BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills

Required

  • Solid C programmer
  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience writing embedded device drivers
  • Knowledge of hardware platforms and processor architectures
  • Familiarity with pre-silicon environments, bringup workflows, and cross-functional program execution
  • BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills

Preferred

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Original job description

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Summary

The NAND Storage Software team works with hardware, silicon, and software partners to develop firmware for SSDs and embedded flash solutions across a wide range of Apple's products. We leverage telemetry and data analytics along with vertical integration across Apple's storage stack and Apple Silicon to optimize our FTL algorithms for Apple's customers across performance, reliability, durability, and time-to-market.

Description

We are looking for an embedded software engineer to develop storage firmware and bringup on new silicon for our current and future products. In this highly cross functional role, your work is the storage interface from the silicon to the operating system across all NAND backed Apple products.

Responsibilities

Support a wide variety of products through all development stages, from pre-silicon prototyping and board bringup through mass production
Develop NAND flash management software and firmware driver
Debug storage-related issues across hardware, drivers, and applications
Deliver in short product cycles with high expectations of reliability
Work with silicon and systems engineers to develop storage solutions for future products

Minimum Qualifications

Solid C programmer with knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Experience writing embedded device drivers
Knowledge of hardware platforms and processor architectures
Familiarity with pre-silicon environments, bringup workflows, and cross-functional program execution
BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.