Apple · 1 day ago
Firmware Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$188K/yr - $326K/yr
5+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. They are seeking a Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in developing next-generation Human Interface Device technologies, ensuring high-quality firmware and software for embedded systems while fostering team growth and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Guide their team in delivery of production-level firmware into constrained sensor stacks and embedded processors
Architect, implement, and maintain clean, robust, testable, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems
Make strategic technical product decisions that positively affect the engineering team’s ability to deliver embedded technologies
Contribute to system architecture alongside firmware/software leads, and actively engage in debugging and brainstorming when issues arise
Represent the firmware team in multi-functional and executive meetings
Provide employees career development opportunities and maintain a frequent, ongoing constructive feedback loop with them
Encourage innovation and technical growth in their employees through hands-on mentoring and support
Determine project prioritization, task assignment, and project scheduling alongside the engineering program manager
Provide annual performance evaluations and determine compensation distribution for their employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience and 5+ years experience in a lead firmware role and/or 2+ years experience in a firmware engineering manager role
Understanding of SoC, microcontroller, and system architecture
Experience with sensing technologies such as touch, force, pressure, etc
Experience driving technical innovation at multiple layers in the stack, as well as up and down the organization
Preferred
Experience leading down-selection of features and investigations based on prioritization of needs and risks
Effective communication skills — listening, processing, and contributing both within team and cross-functionally
Experience shipping sensing solutions in applications such as touch screens, medical electronics, aviation sensors, etc
Direct experience as a lead delivering firmware for shipping consumer electronics products at large scale
Experience with hardware design, review, and bringup
Experience with modern development practices including continuous integration, automated testing, and code review processes
Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive teams and developing talent from diverse backgrounds
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to navigate technical and organizational challenges
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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