SDET - Platform System Validation (Firmware/SoCs)

MaziCTools; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test for the Platform System Validation team in San Diego, CA. You will devise testing strategies for SOCs, focusing on low-level firmwares and boot loader technologies, and develop automated tests to ensure stability and quality.

You will collaborate with System, Quality Engineering and development teams to shape product decisions and drive test frameworks, tooling and infrastructure improvements. Strong C/C++ and Python skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development and test.
• Skilled in testing embedded systems and firmware.
• Familiarity with computer architecture and operating systems concepts.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills.
• Knowledge of C / C++ and Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Devise a testing strategy for one or more major SOCs and products, focusing on low-level firmwares, silicon features, and boot loader technologies.
• Gain an understanding of the design requirements and architecture; influence testability in software design.
• Develop and automate system-level tests focused on software stress and stability.
• Define and drive quality metrics to track progress and improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with System, Quality Engineering and development teams.
• Assess end-user impact of issues and inform key product decisions.
• Explore novel approaches to create new test frameworks, automation and infrastructure.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Testing

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Job description

Apple is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test for the Platform System Validation team in San Diego, CA. You will devise testing strategies for SOCs, focusing on low-level firmwares and boot loader technologies, and develop automated tests to ensure stability and quality.

You will collaborate with System, Quality Engineering and development teams to shape product decisions and drive test frameworks, tooling and infrastructure improvements. Strong C/C++ and Python skills are essential.