AirPods Firmware Engineering Manager

Apple

Cupertino, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apple, C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Device Drivers, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, Microcontroller, Multithreaded Programming, Organizational Skills, Peripheral Hardware, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Realtime Operating System, Software Design, Software Development, System Validation, Team Player, USB, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cupertino, CA
POSTED
11 days ago
**Role Number:** 200670751-0836 **Summary** 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

About the Company

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Apple

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We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs