Firmware Engineer - HID Bluetooth

Apple Inc

Cupertino, CA
30+ days ago

Highlights

We're looking for bold problem solvers who love working close to the metal-writing firmware for microcontrollers, rapidly prototyping new ideas, exploring ground breaking technologies, and transforming concepts into extraordinary products. This is your chance to sit at the heart of multi-functional collaboration, partnering with teams across Hardware, Algorithm, Software, Quality Engineering, and Product Design to bring Apple's iconic experiences to life.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Cupertino, CA
Industry	Computer/IT Services
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.apple.com/jobs

Description

At Apple, innovation happens when people from diverse backgrounds come together to solve tough problems and push technology forward. Our team is a vibrant group of creative, driven, and passionate firmware engineers powering the next generation of Bluetooth accessories. We're looking for bold problem solvers who love working close to the metal-writing firmware for microcontrollers, rapidly prototyping new ideas, exploring ground breaking technologies, and transforming concepts into extraordinary products. This is your chance to sit at the heart of multi-functional collaboration, partnering with teams across Hardware, Algorithm, Software, Quality Engineering, and Product Design to bring Apple's iconic experiences to life.

Ready to build what's next? Come join us and make an impact on the future! As a Firmware Engineer on Apple's Human Interface Devices (HID) Bluetooth team, you'll play a key role in developing embedded firmware for next-generation Bluetooth accessory devices. You will:

Bring up new sensors and processors from spec to production, design reliable firmware, and solve complex system issues.
Define how different parts of the system communicate and manage power, working closely with teams across Hardware, Software, Algorithms, and Quality.
Craft the performance, reliability, and user experience of Apple's iconic products.BS and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience

Experience in C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware development

Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, etc.)

Experience with software engineering standard processes for reliable, maintainable firmwareStrong experience with wireless protocols (ideally Bluetooth), 32-bit microcontrollers, and board bring-up/debug

Hands-on experience with embedded compilers, linkers, and low-level startup routines for system bring-up

Proficient in firmware architecture, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscope, logic analyzers), and low-level system troubleshooting

Development experience on Unix/Linux/MacOS platforms

Proven track record of solving complex problems in multi-functional teams

About Company

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.