Embedded Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Systems Software Engineer for the OS Diagnostics team to develop and maintain software used to characterize, calibrate and test new hardware across Apple devices.

You will debug software and hardware, work with multiple internal teams and contract manufacturers, and contribute from early development through mass production to improve hardware quality.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE/EE and 2+ years software engineer experience.
• Expertise in at least one of C++/Objective-C/Swift.
• Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or macOS.

Responsibilities

• Debug, maintain, and develop internal software on multiple Apple products.
• Collaborate with Hardware Eng, Software Eng, Operations and Contract Manufacturing teams.
• Travel up to 25% to support hardware production and testing.

Skills

C++

Objective-C/Swift

Unix/Linux/macOS

Python

Lua

Bash

Education

BS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

I2C/USB/PCIe interfaces

Job description

The Product Integrity group is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to develop future products. As a member of the OS Diagnostics team you will develop and maintain software used to characterize, calibrate and test new hardware, debug software and hardware both independently and multi-functionally, and work with many other teams at Apple and at various contract manufacturers. Your experience writing and debugging software on different hardware platforms will be meaningful to your success.

Description

In this role you will be responsible for debugging, maintaining, and developing internal software running on many Apple products. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of worldwide multi-functional teams including Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Operations, and our Contract Manufacturing partners. You will engage with many products from early development through mass production where your contributions will directly impact hardware quality. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Solving complex problems that will require multi-functional engagement and support. Developing applications, frameworks, and command line utilities. Maintaining critical manufacturing software running on millions of Apple devices.
• Completing work with effective prioritization, communication, and multitasking abilities. Reviewing and implementing hardware test specifications.
• Supporting hardware production locally and remotely (travel up to 25%).

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE/EE and 2+ years of software engineer career experience
• Expertise in at least one of C++/Objective-C/Swift
• Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or macOS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building embedded system architectures and using interfaces such as I2C, USB, PCIe
• Experience building and debugging distributed applications
• Experience debugging at all levels of an operating system
• Experience with Python/Lua/Bash

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