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!

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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, 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. You'll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.