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System Software Engineer - Headphone & Accessories, Sensing & Connectivity at Apple

Department: Software and Services

Compensation · Listed in posting

$129,300 – $225,300

Location
Cupertino, California
Type
Other
Level
mid
Posted

Description

The System Software Engineer will design and develop software across Apple operating systems for wireless audio features and personal device connectivity, including frameworks that expose AirPods capabilities to the broader Apple software ecosystem. The role involves prototyping, architecting, and delivering software solutions for audio accessories in collaboration with design teams and cross-functional partners, including the AirPods firmware team. Candidates need at least two years of software design or programming experience with C++, Swift, or Objective-C, knowledge of object-oriented, multi-threaded, and operating-system concepts, wireless or audio experience, strong debugging skills, and a BS or MS in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

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