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Audio Embedded Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple, Cupertino, CA, United States


Role Number:

200646073-0836

Summary

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you. The Audio & Media Technologies group is at the center of audio for all of Apple’s innovative products, including AirPods, HomePod, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. AMT's Core Audio team provides the audio foundation for various high profile features like Interactive Audio (Games / AR experience), Siri, FaceTime, media capture, playback and API’s for third party developers to enrich our platforms.

Description

As a Sr Audio Embedded Software Engineer, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of product development:

Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional engineering teams to define product features and requirements Play a lead role in defining system architecture to implement new product and product features Design, implement, debug, and test embedded C/C++ code running on 16-bit, 32-bit and 64-bit MCU's for Apple-branded audio products Optimize code in order to fit within tight memory constraints; support electrical bring-up and debug of prototype hardware Work with internal teams and external contract manufacturers to bring products to mass production Collaborate with software teams to define communication protocols Enable expansion of our product ecosystem features through creation of test tools

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years experience developing embedded firmware

Experience with MCUs, multi-core, peripherals, clocking, features, and development environments

Experience with board bring-up and digital hardware

Ability to design and integrate code into a shipping product

Demonstrate solid C/C++ coding abilities

Strong electrical system and software debugging skills

Ability to read serial bus traces, board schematics, use an oscilloscope and logic analyzer

Experience with RTOS embedded development and preemptive multithreaded programming

BS or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Bluetooth and WiFi Technologies

Familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, I2S, PCM, PDM, drivers)

Mac OSX and/or iOS programming experience

Assembly experience

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .