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AirPods Software Engineer

Apple
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Cupertino, Santa Clara 95015, CA

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opportunity involves working on innovative technologies for Apple's headphones and accessories, focusing on features like Spatial Audio and Precision Finding.
  • Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, along with strong C/C++ programming skills and a solid understanding of systems programming concepts.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in embedded firmware and system frameworks.
  • Collaboration and strong analytical skills are essential, as the position involves solving complex problems that impact millions of users.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the role within Apple's ecosystem.
Do you want to help make magic happen? Be part of the team that delivers exceptional experiences like Spatial Audio, Precision Finding, Live Listen, and seamless connectivity across Apple's world-class headphones and accessories. Join our team to drive innovation that matters to millions of customers worldwide. We provide the wireless foundation for Apple's innovative products such as AirPods and AirTags, crafting technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver an unparalleled user experience. We're looking for motivated engineers to design and implement amazing new features across the Apple ecosystem - from deep embedded firmware to host-side frameworks.

Description


Bring surprise and delight to our customers in this multi-faceted software role that forms the pillar of AirPods, AirTags, and other accessories. You will be challenged with unique problems spanning the full stack - from real-time embedded firmware to system frameworks - as you build and develop software solutions for current and next-generation accessories. What makes this role unique is the end-to-end ownership: our team owns critical software components on both sides of the wireless connection - the embedded firmware running on accessories and the system software on iOS/ visionOS devices. This dual ownership gives us the power to craft seamless connected experience and innovate across the entire stack. Whether you're debugging a tricky Bluetooth protocol issue, optimizing audio latency, or implementing a new feature that spans accessory and host, you'll be solving unique challenges that directly impact millions of users every day.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience Strong C/C++ programming skills with attention to code quality, performance, and maintainability Solid understanding of systems programming concepts: memory management, concurrency, state machines, and event-driven architectures Strong analytical and debugging skills - ability to dig deep into complex problems Thrive in collaborative environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications


Experience with Objective-C, Objective-C++, or Swift Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems, firmware, device drivers, or low-level system software Knowledge of real-time audio or wireless technologies Passion for product ownership and track record of delivering features end-to-end



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