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System Software Engineer - Headphone & Accessories, Sensing & Connectivity

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Requirements

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Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Join the Headphone & Accessories team to drive innovation in wireless audio experiences, designing and building software frameworks that expose AirPods capabilities across Apple operating systems and collaborating with design and firmware partners.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++SwiftObjective‑CObject‑Oriented MethodologiesMulti‑Threaded ProgrammingOperating Systems ConceptsWireless SolutionsAudio SolutionsDebugging SkillsBluetoothWi‑FiTelephony AudioBluetooth Audio

Qualifications

2+ Years Software Design/Programming ExperienceSolid Understanding of Object-Oriented Methodologies, Multi-Threaded Programming and Operating Systems ConceptsExperienced With Wireless or Audio SolutionsStrong Debugging SkillsBS or MS in CS, EE, or Related

Full job description

Role Number: 200686879-0836

Summary

Join our Headphone & Accessories team and drive innovation in the wireless audio experience space! We craft and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user-experience. Are you a dedicated software engineer ready to design, develop and build the next generation of wireless audio experience and personal device connectivity? If you're a strong software engineer and are passionate about building incredible solutions, we may have the job for you!

Description

As a System Software Engineer, you will design and develop software across Apple operating systems (iOS, macOS, and beyond) for a wide range of audio features and functionality. A core part of this role involves designing and building frameworks that expose and advertise AirPods capabilities to the broader Apple software ecosystem, enabling other teams and features to leverage the full power of AirPods hardware. You'll collaborate closely with design teams and cross-functional partners — including the AirPods firmware team — to prototype, architect, and deliver software solutions for audio accessories.

Minimum Qualifications

  • You have 2+ years experience in software design/programming with C++, Swift, or Objective-C

  • You have a solid understanding of object-oriented methodologies, multi-threaded programming and operating systems concepts

  • You're experienced with wireless or audio solutions

  • You have strong debugging skills

  • You have a BS or MS in CS, EE, or related

Preferred Qualifications

  • You're experienced working with wireless technology, (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)

  • You have experience with SW audio features like Telephony audio or Bluetooth audio

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.

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