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# FTL Platform Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Products, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Firmware, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27989320/Ftl-Platform-Firmware-Engineer-Texas-Austin-7413

## About the Role

Solid C programmer with knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Experience writing embedded device drivers

Knowledge of hardware platforms and processor architectures

Familiarity with pre-silicon environments, bringup workflows, and cross-functional program execution

BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills

## Description

We are looking for an embedded software engineer to develop storage firmware and bringup on new silicon for our current and future products. In this highly cross functional role, your work is the storage interface from the silicon to the operating system across all NAND backed Apple products., Support a wide variety of products through all development stages, from pre-silicon prototyping and board bringup through mass production


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