Firmware Engineer - Apple Neural Engine

Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team is looking for an experienced embedded firmware engineer to develop and maintain low-level firmware for ANE, a specialized hardware accelerator for machine learning workloads. This role involves working on real-time operating systems, hardware abstraction layers, and complex scheduling systems for AI/ML inference acceleration. As part of the firmware team, you will be involved in a creative and collaborative environment, and have the chance to tackle complex challenges to deliver features across iconic Apple products like the Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Mac and more.

Description

The responsibilities in this role include:

- Design and implement firmware for neural network accelerator hardware (ANE) in Apple SoCs, with focus on scalability and efficiency

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including platform architecture and driver, to bring new hardware silicon to market

- Design and implement firmware to deliver next-gen features for Apple products, including requirements and specifications definitions with other teams

- Cultivate a culture of learning and collaboration, encouraging innovation across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience with neural network accelerators or GPUs and knowledge of machine learning inference optimization

Background in power management for embedded systems

Experience with SoC bringup

Attention to detail and code quality

Self-motivated with excellent communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of related industry experience (e.g. embedded firmware development experience)

Strong C/C++ programming skills in resource-constrained environments

Experience with RTOS and bare-metal programming

Understanding of computer architecture and hardware interfaces

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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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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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