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System Software Engineer - Headphone & Accessories, Sensing & Connectivity

At Apple - Cupertino

Posted on Oct 4

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Apple

System Software Engineer - Headphone & Accessories, Sensing & Connectivity

Cupertino, CA$129,300 – $225,300Posted Oct 4, 2026

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Join our Headphone & Accessories team and drive innovation in the wireless audio experience space! We craft and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver the best user-experience. Are you a dedicated software engineer ready to design, develop and build the next generation of wireless audio experience and personal device connectivity? If you're a strong software engineer and are passionate about building incredible solutions, we may have the job for you!

Description

As a System Software Engineer, you will design and develop software across Apple operating systems (iOS, macOS, and beyond) for a wide range of audio features and functionality. A core part of this role involves designing and building frameworks that expose and advertise AirPods capabilities to the broader Apple software ecosystem, enabling other teams and features to leverage the full power of AirPods hardware. You'll collaborate closely with design teams and cross-functional partners - including the AirPods firmware team - to prototype, architect, and deliver software solutions for audio accessories. ","responsibilities":"Your main responsibility in this role will be to design and write software for various audio features and functionality. The role will include working with design and multi-functional teams to prototype, design and implement software solutions for audio accessories.

Preferred Qualifications

You're experienced working with wireless technology, (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)

You have experience with SW audio features like Telephony audio or Bluetooth audio

Minimum Qualifications

You have 2+ years experience in software design/programming with C++, Swift, or Objective-C

You have a solid understanding of object-oriented methodologies, multi-threaded programming and operating systems concepts

You're experienced with wireless or audio solutions

You have strong debugging skills

You have a BS or MS in CS, EE, or related

Pay & Benefits

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 $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's 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 Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll 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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