SoC Embedded Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SoC Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement firmware for SoC bring up and validation. This role involves enhancing development environments, supporting functional tests, and generating diagnostic test cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in embedded software, particularly in C programming, and will be eager to learn about SoC bring up. This position offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about technology and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement for education

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering required.
• Experience with embedded software and debugging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for SoC bring up and validation.
• Support functional test environment for device characterization.

Skills

Embedded Software Debugging

C Programming

SoC Bring Up

Device Characterization

Failure Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Logic Analyzer

Digital Oscilloscope

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

Design and implementation of firmware for SoC bring up, validation, and test. Enhancing and maintaining the development and debug environments, tools and methodologies. Support of functional test environment for device characterization, failure analysis, and mass production. Generating post-silicon directed diagnostic and stress test cases and debugging failure cases using multiple HW and low level SW platforms. Leveraging and porting design verification and silicon validation tests to enable improved test coverage of IP in silicon test. Developing software to confirm that the silicon behaves as architected under the various supported modes. Developing targeted functional tests to screen failures identified during the product lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field with 0 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software, including debugging and characterization, or a willingness to learn.
• Exposure to SoC bring up.
• Expert embedded C programmer.
• Experience using laboratory equipment (e.g., logic analyzer, digital oscilloscope).
• Experience reading and working from device and board schematics.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $111,342 and $183,600 annualized, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.