Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-Level Programming
6 days ago
We are seeking a skilled software engineer to join our team responsible for developing and improving our embedded silicon test software platforms. As a member of our core infrastructure team, you will contribute to the development of embedded software solutions, debug and bring-up of state-of-the-art next-generation SOCs, and support 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 chip bring-up on simulator, emulation, FPGA, and silicon.
- Develop applications covering system-level use cases and functional features.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 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, and operating system.
- Experience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device drivers.
- Familiar with IO protocols: I2C, SPMI, UART, GPIO.
- Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization and calibration (a big plus).
- Good troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debugging.
- Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
At Apple, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay, discretionary employee stock programs, and benefits such as comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a range of discounted products and free services. Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
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.
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