Software Development Engineer Firmware

Job Summary

Summary Posted: Jun 27, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200609449 Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldnt have imagined, and now, cant imagine living without. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

Description APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Develop low-level device drivers for Apple Neural Engine used on the latest SoC blocks and chipsets across Apple products, including iPhone/iPad/Mac/Apple Watch/Vision Pro. Work with driver and compiler team to design and develop firmware to fully apply Apple Neural Engine hardware to run the machine learning algorithm. Collaborate with other engineering teams to define features and communication protocols and detail the requirements clearly with implementation specifications. Design and implement firmware features to support advanced AI algorithm such as LLM for Apple products. Lead Apple Neural Engine firmware support during pre-silicon phase and validate hardware features in new generations of SoCs. Perform failure analysis and debug complex technical issues involving hardware and firmware. Design and implement tools to enhance hardware testing and diagnosis. 40 hours/week. 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 $172,931 - $214,500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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: Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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