Embedded Linux Driver & SoC Validation Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino is seeking a seasoned engineer to develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for validating subsystems in complex SoCs. You will work with designers and architects to understand IP blocks and bring-up platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10+ years of industry experience, embedded Linux kernel experience, and strong C programming skills. You will debug and root-cause hardware and software issues across multiple layers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 10+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in embedded Linux kernel development.
• Experience in C programming.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers and architects to understand functional IP blocks and their use cases.
• Implement BSP and perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms.
• Develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating subsystems in complex SoCs.
• Debug and root-cause a variety of hardware and software issues.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C programming

ARM architecture

Linux kernel internals

Device driver development

GPU compute

Graphics stack (Mesa/Vulkan/OpenGL)

Networking / Storage subsystems

Debugging kernel space

Linux distribution maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Apple in Cupertino is seeking a seasoned engineer to develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for validating subsystems in complex SoCs. You will work with designers and architects to understand IP blocks and bring-up platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10+ years of industry experience, embedded Linux kernel experience, and strong C programming skills. You will debug and root-cause hardware and software issues across multiple layers.