Firmware Engineer - HID Bluetooth

AppleAppleCupertino, California, United States
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9/22/2026

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Full time

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Core responsibilities

Develop embedded firmware for next-generation Bluetooth accessory devices, including bringing up new sensors and processors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system communication and power management while ensuring high performance and reliability.

Requirements overview

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 0 to 3 years of industry experience in C/C++ firmware development. Candidates must have experience with microcontrollers, communication protocols, and standard software engineering processes.

Key skills

Firmware DevelopmentCC++Bare-metalRTOSMicrocontrollersBluetoothUARTI2CSPIBoard Bring-upDebuggingJTAGOscilloscopeLogic AnalyzersEmbedded Systems

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Apple

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Employees

220,429

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

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Description

At Apple, innovation happens when people from diverse backgrounds come together to solve tough problems and push technology forward. Our team is a vibrant group of creative, driven, and passionate firmware engineers powering the next generation of Bluetooth accessories. We’re looking for bold problem solvers who love working close to the metal—writing firmware for microcontrollers, rapidly prototyping new ideas, exploring ground breaking technologies, and transforming concepts into extraordinary products. This is your chance to sit at the heart of multi-functional collaboration, partnering with teams across Hardware, Algorithm, Software, Quality Engineering, and Product Design to bring Apple’s iconic experiences to life. Ready to build what’s next? Come join us and make an impact on the future! DESCRIPTION As a Firmware Engineer on Apple’s Human Interface Devices (HID) Bluetooth team, you’ll play a key role in developing embedded firmware for next-generation Bluetooth accessory devices. You will: - Bring up new sensors and processors from spec to production, design reliable firmware, and solve complex system issues. - Define how different parts of the system communicate and manage power, working closely with teams across Hardware, Software, Algorithms, and Quality. - Craft the performance, reliability, and user experience of Apple’s iconic products. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS and 0 to 3 years of industry experience Experience in C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware development Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, etc.) Experience with software engineering standard processes for reliable, maintainable firmware PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with wireless protocols (ideally Bluetooth), 32-bit microcontrollers, and board bring-up/debug Hands-on experience with embedded compilers, linkers, and low-level startup routines for system bring-up Experience in firmware architecture, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscope, logic analyzers), and low-level system troubleshooting Development experience on Unix/Linux/MacOS platforms Proven track record of solving complex problems in multi-functional teams

Requirements

  • •Firmware Development
  • •C
  • •C++
  • •Bare-metal
  • •RTOS
  • •Microcontrollers
  • •Bluetooth
  • •UART
  • •I2C
  • •SPI
  • •Board Bring-up
  • •Debugging
  • •JTAG
  • •Oscilloscope
  • •Logic Analyzers
  • •Embedded Systems

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