AirPods Firmware Engineering Manager at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Firmware Engineering, Device Driver Development, Team Leadership, C Programming, Embedded Software, RTOS, Multithreaded Programming, MCU, USB, Wireless Technologies, Product Development, System Validation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Direction, Communication Skills

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

AirPods have redefined how people listen to music, take calls, and experience the world around them, and they continue to evolve with new products and technologies shipping every year. We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to own the technology and product development for AirPods. You will build, grow, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, setting technical direction while partnering closely with hardware, software, design, and quality teams across Apple. This is a high-impact role at the center of one of Apple's most beloved product lines, with direct influence over the features and experiences that reach millions worldwide. DESCRIPTION This is a high-visibility role leading firmware engineering for one of Apple's most iconic product lines. As a manager, you will play a significant part in product development by working in a highly collaborative, rapidly changing environment to integrate new technologies into our designs. You will contribute at every stage of the Apple product development cycle, from concept to production, driving both individual product features and overall system validation. The people here at Apple don't just build products, they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will partner closely with team members and engineering teams across Apple. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of hands-on experience in firmware, device driver development, or equivalent 3+ years leading an embedded software or firmware development team Expertise and proficiency in C Excellent written and verbal communication skills B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with RTOS embedded development and multithreaded programming Experience with MCUs, peripherals, features, and development environments Knowledge of USB and wireless technologies Passion for product ownership and a track record of successful product development Ability to coordinate the efforts of multiple teams Highly organized, creative, and passionate about achieving results

Responsibilities

Lead the firmware engineering team for AirPods, overseeing technology and product development from concept to production. Partner with hardware, software, and design teams to integrate new technologies and drive system validation.