Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-Level Programming
4 days ago
Apple is seeking a skilled software engineer to join our team in silicon validation and low-level programming. As a key member of our core infrastructure team, you will contribute to the development and improvement of our embedded silicon test software platforms, including Common Firmware Environment and RTOS.
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.
- 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.
- Familiarity 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 languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
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 $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.
Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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