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Senior Software Engineer - AirPods

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

The AirPods Firmware team is seeking a senior-level, energetic, and self-driven software engineer to join us and expand the health features of AirPods. The team provides the wireless foundation for Apple's world-class products such as AirPods, AirTags, and Apple Vision Pro. As a member of our team, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape AirPods health features that will enrich and empower millions of Apple's customers every day!

Description

This role presents an outstanding opportunity to expand the functionality of AirPods to support the broader health-related efforts at Apple! This role requires you to design and execute empirical studies, drive data collection initiatives, design and develop solutions across the entire stack, from wireless foundations to iOS framework, from embedded firmware to application layer, and in deep collaboration with specialists in their field. This position requires an engineer with strong technical and communication skills to handle responsibilities including:

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Implementing new software/firmware to support prototyping, data collection, and feature development on the AirPods platform.

Forge collaborative relationships with a wide variety of multi-functional teams to prototype ideas, develop plans, and make product and architectural decisions.

Design and build testable software, internal tools as needed, working closely with QA.

Diagnose, triage, fix, and prevent issues related to functionality, reliability, and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

You have over one year of software development experience with the iOS SDK.

You have proven expertise in firmware development on RTOS or bare metal environments.

You have outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a highly multi-functional environment.

You have strong written and verbal communication abilities.

You're passionate about digital health and product ownership.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.

You have three plus years of relevant industry experience.

You have extensive software architecture experience.

You have excellent coding skills in languages such as Swift, Objective-C, C++, or C.

You have strong analytical and software debugging skills.

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200615328-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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