Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

We are looking for an audio enthusiast senior engineer with strong programming skills to work on upcoming Apple products. In this role, you will be responsible for design and development of audio drivers for new Apple products and maintaining existing drivers. If you are curious for new Apple products and dedicated for quality and timely delivery, this is a place for you. You will enjoy team collaboration and be able to push yourself to solve challenging problems. This role provides a perfect and balanced opportunity if you are interested in working close to hardware and love to write software.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Design, develop and debug audio drivers and tools
Driver bringup for new platforms and audio peripherals
Participate in audio hardware design reviews
Create and maintain engineering documents

Experience in software development, device bringup, debugging and testing
Experience with kernel level programming, device drivers and/or firmware development
Experience with bug triaging, regression testing and commercialization support
Excellent programming skills with knowledge of C++, C or Objective-C
Audio domain knowledge of ADC/DAC, amplifiers and I2S/TDM/SPI/SoundWire interfaces is a plus
Good understanding of computer architecture
BS in computer science or engineering (or equivalent experience)

Cooperation in defining and updating team testing, processes, procedures
Understanding of multi-core embedded HW System and RTOS

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Audio and Media Technologies Group (AMT) is at the center of audio, video and graphics support in Apple’s innovative products, including the AirPods, HomePod, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV.

AMT’s Audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Game Audio, Siri, FaceTime, media capture, playback and API’s for third party developers to enrich our platforms. The team is looking for talented engineers who are passionate about building audio features and products for millions of customers and care about overall user experience. You will revolutionize the audio experience for game and future audio technologies.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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