What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer - HID Bluetooth position at Apple?
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!
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:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related
Experience in C/C for bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware development
Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with software engineering standard processes for reliable, maintainable firmware
Strong 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
Proficient 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