Linux Driver & Kernel Engineer for SoCs

Apple, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to Linux driver and kernel development for complex SoCs. You will work with design teams to understand IP blocks, perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms, and validate subsystems through device drivers and user-space tests.

The role emphasizes strong C programming skills, embedded Linux kernel experience, and familiarity with ARM architectures and graphics stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or computer science field.
• Experience with embedded Linux kernel development is preferred.
• Strong C programming skills and familiarity with ARM architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and architects to understand IP blocks and use cases.
• Implement BSP and perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms.
• Develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for complex SoCs.

Skills

Linux kernel development

C programming

ARM architecture

Linux graphics stack

GPU validation

Linux kernel internals

Device driver development

User space APIs

Education

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

Tools

Mesa

Vulkan/OpenGL

GPU compute

Job description

Apple in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to Linux driver and kernel development for complex SoCs. You will work with design teams to understand IP blocks, perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms, and validate subsystems through device drivers and user-space tests.

The role emphasizes strong C programming skills, embedded Linux kernel experience, and familiarity with ARM architectures and graphics stacks.