Posted: Jun 13, 2025
Role Number:200609103
At Apple, we build amazing products that allow millions of people to do things they never imagined! Are you looking for a place where people from different backgrounds get together to develop technological breakthroughs? We are a team of creative, energetic, and passionate firmware engineers responsible for the next-generation Human Interface Device technologies for Apple Watch! We are looking for versatile individuals who enjoy building firmware for embedded processors, prototyping concepts, investigating new technologies, and delivering high-quality products. Are you ready to help us deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?
As a Firmware Engineer for our Human Interface Devices (HID) team working on many of Apple's embedded sensors, you will be expected to: - Bring up new sensing chipsets and processors from initial specification to production - Work with cross-functional teams and lead technical opens to closure - Quickly debug and effectively close out system issues related to your firmware - Architect, implement, and maintain complex firmware designs - Write clean, easy to understand, robust, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems - Negotiate, specify and document communication protocols, system states, and FW/SW feature requirements with cross-functional teams - Define power management strategies, and review schematics with the HW team - Collaborate with the QE teams to inform and craft their testing
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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.
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.
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