AirPods Software Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Do you want to help make magic happen? Be part of the team that delivers exceptional experiences like Spatial Audio, Precision Finding, Live Listen, and seamless connectivity across Apple's world-class headphones and accessories. Join our team to drive innovation that matters to millions of customers worldwide. We provide the wireless foundation for Apple's innovative products such as AirPods and AirTags, crafting technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver an unparalleled user experience. We're looking for motivated engineers to design and implement amazing new features across the Apple ecosystem - from deep embedded firmware to host-side frameworks.

Description

ring surprise and delight to our customers in this multi-faceted software role that forms the
pillar of AirPods, AirTags, and other accessories. You will be challenged with unique problems
spanning the full stack - from real-time embedded firmware to system frameworks - as you
build and develop software solutions for current and next-generation accessories.
What makes this role unique is the end-to-end ownership: our team owns critical software
components on both sides of the wireless connection - the embedded
firmware running on accessories and the system software on iOS/ visionOS devices. This dual
ownership gives us the power to craft seamless connected experience and innovate across the
entire stack. Whether you're debugging a tricky Bluetooth protocol issue, optimizing audio
latency, or implementing a new feature that spans accessory and host, you'll be solving unique
challenges that directly impact millions of users every day.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelorʼs degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or
equivalent experience
Strong C/C++ programming skills with attention to code quality, performance, and
maintainability
Solid understanding of systems programming concepts: memory management, concurrency,
state machines, and event-driven architectures
Strong analytical and debugging skills - ability to dig deep into complex problems
Thrive in collaborative environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable leveraging AI and LLM-based development tools (e.g., Claude Code) to enhance productivity across coding, debugging, and documentation workflows

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Objective-C, Objective-C++, or Swift
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems,
firmware, device drivers, or low-level system software
Knowledge of real-time audio or wireless technologies
Passion for product ownership and track record of delivering features end-to-end