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Bluetooth Firmware Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

2 days ago San Diego, CA

Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation and developing products used by millions worldwide. Our team seeks a highly motivated embedded software engineer to design and develop Bluetooth Firmware for Apple's next-generation products.

Description

At Apple, creative thinking and thoughtful insights quickly transform into extraordinary products. Our successes are the result of highly skilled teams working in an environment that nurtures creativity, partnership and growth to produce novel solutions to tough problems. As a firmware engineer in the Bluetooth Controller Team, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing of firmware, and bringup of innovative, fresh wireless silicon for various Apple products - the iPhone, Mac and more! New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. Are you ready to take on this challenge?

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Preferred Qualifications

You're able to communicate clearly and thrive in a collaborative, demanding environment

You're passionate about solving engineering challenges

You strive for perfection in all tasks and initiatives

You can navigate ambiguity with clarity, flexibility, and effective decisions

You focus on actions that drive the most significant impact

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 10+ years of hands-on industry experience in embedded systems or related disciplines

Deep expertise in Bluetooth technologies, including protocol stack internals, wireless communication standards, and experience optimizing for power, performance, and reliability

Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environments

Solid foundation in embedded hardware platforms, including microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded processors, with demonstrated experience in low-level hardware interaction such as register-level programming, peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and hardware bring-up

Pay & Benefits

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: apple-200666184-3543
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-06-08T19:36:35

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    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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