Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming at Apple
San Diego, CA 92101
About the Job
SummaryPosted: Role Number:200571168At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly
Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish
Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here
The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products
The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it
Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product
We are looking for software engineers with background in embedded software development to join a fast-paced environment
In this role, you will contribute to developing embedded software solution, debug and bring-up of the state-of-the-art next generation SOCs, supporting current and future Apple products
Your work will have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly
You will be part of our core infrastructure team responsible for developing and improving our embedded silicon test software platforms, including Common Firmware Environment and RTOS.DescriptionDevelop boot and driver code for Apple SOC, including AP clusters, IO Co-Processor system, fabric, power management, memory and other I/O devices
Design, implement, and enhance Common Firmware Environment (CFE) and other platform software for Apple silicon validation organization
Develop system software to exercise power saving feature (suspend and resume)
Contribute to SDRAM initialization and calibration development
Implement firmware driver for PMIC and battery charging
Participate in the chip bring-up on simulator, emulation, FPGA and silicon
Develop applications covering system level use cases and functional features
Participate in SOC architecture, design specification and board schematics reviewMinimum QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field.Preferred QualificationsProficient in C/C++, assembly a plusBackground in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS and/or LinuxSolid understanding about ARM specification, computer architecture, operating systemExperience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device driversFamiliar with IO protocols: I2C, SPMI, UART, GPIO.Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization and calibration a big plusGood troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debuggingExperience with script language such as Python, Perl, or TclPay & BenefitsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics
Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish
Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here
The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products
The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it
Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product
We are looking for software engineers with background in embedded software development to join a fast-paced environment
In this role, you will contribute to developing embedded software solution, debug and bring-up of the state-of-the-art next generation SOCs, supporting current and future Apple products
Your work will have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly
You will be part of our core infrastructure team responsible for developing and improving our embedded silicon test software platforms, including Common Firmware Environment and RTOS.DescriptionDevelop boot and driver code for Apple SOC, including AP clusters, IO Co-Processor system, fabric, power management, memory and other I/O devices
Design, implement, and enhance Common Firmware Environment (CFE) and other platform software for Apple silicon validation organization
Develop system software to exercise power saving feature (suspend and resume)
Contribute to SDRAM initialization and calibration development
Implement firmware driver for PMIC and battery charging
Participate in the chip bring-up on simulator, emulation, FPGA and silicon
Develop applications covering system level use cases and functional features
Participate in SOC architecture, design specification and board schematics reviewMinimum QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field.Preferred QualificationsProficient in C/C++, assembly a plusBackground in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS and/or LinuxSolid understanding about ARM specification, computer architecture, operating systemExperience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device driversFamiliar with IO protocols: I2C, SPMI, UART, GPIO.Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization and calibration a big plusGood troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debuggingExperience with script language such as Python, Perl, or TclPay & BenefitsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics
Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
