SOC Systems Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Medical & dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a System Software Engineer to architect, build and maintain software powering next‑gen SOC test platforms.

You will work with platform architecture, Silicon Validation, and hardware teams to create scalable software and tools for automated testing. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, deep systems software design, and proficiency in C/C++/C#, Python across Windows, MacOS and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems software design and development.
• Strong C/C++/C# and Python programming.
• Experience with Windows, MacOS and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with platform architecture, silicon validation, product engineering and other hardware/software teams to integrate software and hardware.
• Design, develop and maintain application & hardware abstraction layer software, drivers and test programs.
• Develop silicon characterization algorithms, diagnostics routines and performance measurement tools.
• Design and develop infrastructure to support automated testing of software solutions at scale.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Python

System software

Networking

Tools

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly complex challenges. Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail. As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you\'ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You\'ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and expertly handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you\'ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple\'s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. The team engages in multi-disciplinary effort to design, develop and maintain our current and next generation system level test and ATE platform solutions. As the number of SOC\'s keeps increasing, we are growing our team to meet the scope and complexities required to deliver outstanding SOC test platform solutions. We are looking for system software engineer to architect, build and maintain system software that powers our current and next generation of system level test and ATE equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of education and practical experience with a real passion for solving diverse engineering challenges. A successful candidate in this role will demonstrate deep knowledge in sophisticated software design and development. If you enjoy fast paced and challenging environment and collaborating with people across different functional areas as well as thriving during crisis times.

Description

• Work cross-functionally with platform architecture, Silicon Validation, product engineering and other hardware/software teams within Apple and our vendors to develop and integrate best in class software and hardware.


• Design, develop and maintain application & hardware abstraction layer software, drivers and test programs.


• Develop silicon characterization algorithms, diagnostics routines and performance measurement tools.


• Design and develop infrastructure to support automated testing of software solutions at scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in systems software design and development.


• Excellent programming (C /C++/ C#) and scripting skills (Python).


• Proficiency with design, architecting and developing large, complex system software.


• Ability to work under tight schedule and deliver on time.


• Experience software development on windows/ Mac OS/ Linux OS.


• Good understanding of network technologies, protocols.


• Project management experience across teams and organizations is a plus.


• Experience in owning, leading and driving large scale software solutions with cross functional stakeholders is a plus.


• System Level Test equipment or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) experience is a plus.


• SEMI standards knowledge is a plus.


• Machine Learning, data analysis, data bases and SQL experience is a plus.

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 $123,700 and $186,900, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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