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Embedded Software Engineer
Apple, Inc.Cupertino, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Apple's System Firmware and Diagnostics team is looking for an enthusiastic embedded firmware engineer to join our team. This is an individual contributor role to design, develop and debug firmware used in the manufacturing and testing process of some of our popular products. You'll have the opportunity to work with leading experts to integrate core technologies and algorithms into system firmware deployed onto our factory lines. We encourage innovation, rapid iteration, collaboration and autonomy. Are you ready for your next challenge?
Description
In this role, you will architect and implement the manufacturing systems firmware for the complex embedded devices that form the backbone of groundbreaking Apple products.
Minimum Qualifications
BS/CS/EE/CE or relevant work experience
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Background in embedded firmware development in multi-threaded systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both peer and management audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in interpreting and navigating schematics and layouts
Working knowledge of standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, MIPI, PCM)
Hands-on experience in using debugging tools such as gdb, lldb, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Well-versed in board bring-up and new product development
Description
In this role, you will architect and implement the manufacturing systems firmware for the complex embedded devices that form the backbone of groundbreaking Apple products.
Minimum Qualifications
BS/CS/EE/CE or relevant work experience
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Background in embedded firmware development in multi-threaded systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both peer and management audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in interpreting and navigating schematics and layouts
Working knowledge of standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, MIPI, PCM)
Hands-on experience in using debugging tools such as gdb, lldb, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Well-versed in board bring-up and new product development
Skills
C++
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