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Full-Time

Firmware & Sensors Engineer

Home and Audio Devices

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Apple

Apple

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells consumer electronics and software

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Fintech
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$143.1k - $264.2kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission

Senior

Cupertino, CA, USA

Eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • M.S. in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent industry experience
  • 5+ years of firmware and device driver development in bare-metal or RTOS environments, ideally in consumer electronics.
  • 2-3+ years of sensing system hardware engineering experience such as optical, IMU, capacitive, environmental, light, motion, radar, acoustic, etc.
  • Strong coding skills in C, C++, Python.
  • Ability to optimize software for resource constrained embedded systems (e.g. power, throughput, memory/compute).
  • Must have hands-on experience in rapid prototyping, hardware bring-up, software feature design and development.
  • Able to go learn how to quantify and test new technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and interact, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of management.
  • Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.
  • Availability to travel domestically and internationally for development and on-site manufacturing support is also expected.
  • Experience with calibration and system builds in factory is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, design, develop and maintain hardware and firmware for Apple home and audio products.
  • Responsible for all things firmware and sensing related.
  • Overall sensor integration in the product and ensuring the highest quality execution to launch amazing new product features.
Apple

Apple

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Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of technology products and services, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. The company also offers services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Apple's products work together seamlessly, providing users with a cohesive experience across devices. This integration is a key differentiator from competitors, as it allows for a smooth transition between hardware and software. Additionally, Apple has expanded into financial services with products like the Apple Card, which offers cash back on purchases, and a trade-in program that encourages device upgrades while promoting recycling. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership in the technology market by continuously innovating and enhancing user experiences, particularly in areas like spatial computing.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$619.1K

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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