Sensing & Imaging Firmware Engineer

Apple's Incubation team is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to bring prototype hardware systems to life, systems essential to delivering future products, features, and Apple Intelligence capabilities. You'll develop the complete software stack from hardware abstraction layer and drivers through OS integration and middleware, building multi-sensor systems from scratch and influencing hardware, algorithm and application design decisions. Work hands-on in the lab with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers while collaborating with world-class experts in electrical engineering, optics, sensors module, product design, software and system teams. Minimum Qualifications Strong hardware bring-up and debugging skills with proficiency using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters Protocol implementation experience (I2C, SPI, UART, USB) and ability to read datasheets, schematics, and PCB layouts Experience with RTOS and device driver development including interrupt handling, task scheduling, and synchronization primitives Proficiency in C and C++ with strong Python programming skills for scripting and automation Excellent communication skills, can-do attitude, and ability to collaborate effectively across multi-functional teams BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience Preferred Qualifications 8+ years relevant industry experience in embedded firmware development with proven track record from concept to production Experience with multi-sensor systems (cameras, IMUs, magnetometers, accelerometers, microphones, ALS) and iOS/macOS development (Swift, Xcode, Apple frameworks) Experience with SoC architectures (ARM Cortex-M/A, RISC-V, Apple silicon) and real time control systems CI/CD for embedded systems, build systems (CMake, Make), cross-compilation toolchains, and requirements gathering experience MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field)