Apple is hiring: Audio Firmware Engineer in Boulder

Job description

Audio Firmware Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Role Number: 200610297-0365

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.

Do you bring passion and dedication to your job?

If so, we are looking for individuals like you.

The Audio and Media Technologies team provides the audio, video, and graphics foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iTunes, and macOS, as well as professional and consumer applications from Final Cut, Logic and iWork.

The Audio & Media Technologies (AMT) team provides the audio foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, including iPhone/iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch, macOS, and the new VisionOS, as well as developer support via numerous system frameworks.

The team is looking for talented engineers who are passionate about building audio features and products for millions of customers and care about overall user experience.

Description

The AMT Audio team is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Audio Firmware Engineer.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development of all aspects of audio firmware running on a wide range of Apple products.

You will work hand-in-hand with the AMT Audio team, innovating in small groups with high initiative.

If you are curious for new Apple products and dedicated for quality and timely delivery, this is a place for you.

You will enjoy team collaboration and be able to push yourself to solve challenging problems.

This position will make significant engineering contributions to industry-leading hardware products.

Minimum Qualifications

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  Experience in firmware development, device bringup, debugging and testing

  
  


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  Excellent C/C++ programming skills

  
  


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  Understanding of Core OS concepts like multi-threading, memory management, power management

  
  


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  Familiarity with real-time audio (sample rates, buffering, PCM, DMA, drivers)

  
  


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  Have great problem-solving skills, ability to evaluate and identify issues at a code level

  
  


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  Ability to design and integrate code into a shipping product

  
  


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  Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative team environment

  
  


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  BS in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Understanding of audio technologies, applications and real-time audio systems

  
  


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  Knowledge of Objective-C or Swift

  
  

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 $132,100 and $244,600, 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.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations