Linux Driver & Kernel Engineer for SoCs

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, California seeks a Software Engineer to develop Linux device drivers and test automation for validating complex SoCs. You will collaborate with design and architecture teams to understand IP blocks and perform software bring‑up on pre- and post‑silicon platforms, while debugging issues across hardware and software layers.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux kernel development, C programming, and driver work for ARM‑based systems within a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Embedded Linux kernel development experience required.
• Proficiency in C programming and Linux driver development.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for validating subsystems in complex SoCs.
• Work with designers/architects to understand functional IP blocks and bring‑up software.
• Debug and root‑cause hardware/software issues across platforms.

Skills

Embedded Linux kernel development

C programming

ARM architecture

Linux kernel internals

Device driver development

User space APIs

Education

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

Tools

Mesa

Vulkan/OpenGL

GPU compute

Job description

Apple Inc. in San Diego, California seeks a Software Engineer to develop Linux device drivers and test automation for validating complex SoCs. You will collaborate with design and architecture teams to understand IP blocks and perform software bring‑up on pre- and post‑silicon platforms, while debugging issues across hardware and software layers.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux kernel development, C programming, and driver work for ARM‑based systems within a fast‑paced, innovative environment.