Linux Kernel Driver & SoC Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Beaverton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Linux driver and kernel development in Beaverton, Oregon. You will develop Linux device drivers and user-space tests for complex SoCs, implement BSPs, and bring up software on pre- and post-silicon platforms.

Collaborate with designers to understand IP blocks, debug issues, and port Linux distributions across GPUs, networks, storage, and other subsystems. Seniority varies; multiple levels are hired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with embedded Linux kernel development is preferred.
• Strong C programming skills and ARM familiarity are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux device drivers and user-space tests for SoCs.
• Implement BSP and perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms.
• Debug and root-cause hardware and software issues across subsystems.

Skills

C programming

ARM architecture

Embedded Linux

Linux kernel internals

Graphics stack

User-space tests

Software bring-up

Debugging hardware/software

Education

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

Tools

Linux BSP

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Linux driver and kernel development in Beaverton, Oregon. You will develop Linux device drivers and user-space tests for complex SoCs, implement BSPs, and bring up software on pre- and post-silicon platforms.

Collaborate with designers to understand IP blocks, debug issues, and port Linux distributions across GPUs, networks, storage, and other subsystems. Seniority varies; multiple levels are hired.