Job Details

Firmware Quality Engineer

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200610145

Are you passionate about understanding the system architecture and breaking it down into functional parts for validation?

We are the Audio System Quality team, and we are looking for Firmware QE engineer for advanced audio products like AirPods/AirPods Pro/AirPods Max! You will be a key part of the hardware/software development process and have the opportunity to work closely with firmware/software/hardware teams while we deliver the best audio experience for our customers.

If you enjoy working on embedded devices and making a huge impact on product success, come join our team!

Description

This is a high visibility role where you will drive firmware quality by writing firmware level tests. Our team ensures that the different functional parts of the system are fully tested and quality is built in. You will work with firmware and software teams to design and build tests.

You will be responsible for creating/writing/running the tests and collecting meaningful performance metrics to drive program quality. You will also bring your experience to analyze field issues and gaps that could be plugged by tests at the firmware level. In this role, you'll identify and drive key focus areas cross-functionally and metrics collected as part of this effort, will be presented regularly to the executive team.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering field

• 1+ years of internship/real world experience with embedded systems

• Proficiency with automation tools and scripting (Python preferred)

• Experience writing C/C++ code on an embedded system

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

• Extensive Python scripting skills

• 2+ years of internship/real world experience with embedded systems

• Experience with microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, etc.)

• Self directed, analytical and work well in a large cross functional environment

• Strong communication skills, with good understanding of SQA methodologies & practices

• Working knowledge of Bluetooth protocols, flash management, and OTA firmware updates

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $115,700 and $204,000, 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. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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