Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming Expert

5 days ago


Cupertino, California, United States Apple Full time

Silicon Validation Software Engineer Role

Cupertino, California, United States

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Silicon Validation Software Engineer to join our fast-paced environment. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to developing embedded software solutions, debug and bring-up of state-of-the-art next-generation SOCs, supporting current and future Apple products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop 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 features (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 review

Requirements

  • A minimum of a BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or a related field
  • Proficient in C/C++, assembly a plus
  • Background in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS, and/or Linux
  • Solid understanding of ARM specification, computer architecture, operating system
  • Experience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device drivers
  • Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization, and calibration a big plus
  • Experience in pre/post silicon verification on SOC is a plus
  • Good troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debugging
  • Familiar with IO protocols: I2C, SPI, SPMI, UART, GPIO (PCIe/USB-C is a plus)
  • Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl

Additional Requirements

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

Benefits

We offer 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.



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