Senior Firmware Engineer at Apple

Department: Hardware

Compensation · Listed in posting

$184,700 – $324,800

Location: Cupertino, California
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

Apple is hiring a Firmware Design Engineer to develop firmware in C for critical features within SoC IPs. The role includes understanding IP specifications, supporting post-silicon bringup, validation, performance characterization, system integration, and debugging. The minimum qualification is a BS degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience; C, assembly, ARM CPUs, MCUs, ISRs, computer architecture, and related technologies are preferred.

Required Skills

C firmware
Assembly language
ARM CPUs
MCUs and ISR
Computer architecture
Version control
Real-time OS
Mixed signal
RTL/Verilog

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline
Required Previous Experiences: At least 10 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications: Firmware development using C and assembly language with ARM CPUs
Understanding of MCUs and ISR
Understanding of computer architecture
Experience with git and Perforce
Experience with real-time operating systems
Understanding of mixed-signal concepts
Familiarity with RTL or Verilog
Strong communication and presentation skills

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