Audio Driver Engineer

$135,400 - $250,600/Yr

Apple - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Apple's Audio & Media Technologies (AMT) team is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop audio features and products for various Apple devices. This role focuses on bridging hardware and software, working closely with design and engineering teams to prototype and develop drivers for audio hardware peripherals, and enhancing internal tools for new hardware designs. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to innovate audio experiences for millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Prototype bring-up sequences for audio hardware peripherals.
• Design and develop drivers for audio hardware.
• Expand internal tools to facilitate bring-up for new SoC and hardware designs.
• Engage in pre-silicon development and project-based audio driver design.
• Collaborate with Audio Design, Silicon Engineering, and Silicon Validation Teams.

Requirements

• Experience in software development, device bring-up, debugging, and testing.
• Proficiency in kernel level programming, device drivers, and/or firmware development.
• Experience with bug triaging, regression testing, and commercialization support.
• Excellent programming skills in C++, C, or Objective-C.
• Good understanding of computer architecture.
• BS in computer science or engineering (or equivalent experience).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience defining and updating team testing processes and procedures.
• Audio domain knowledge of ADC/DAC, amplifiers, and I2S/TDM/SPI/SoundWire interfaces.
• Understanding of multi-core embedded hardware systems and RTOS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.