Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer

Apple; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 142.000 - 263.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Embedded Linux kernel development

C programming

ARM architecture

Linux kernel internals

Device driver development

User space APIs

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Mesa

Vulkan/OpenGL

GPU compute

Jobbeschreibung

Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high‑quality, functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring at all levels - from junior to senior roles. As part of the Silicon Validation team, you will develop Linux device drivers and user‑land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCs.

Description

Work closely with designers and architects to understand functional IP blocks and their use casesImplement BSP and perform software bring‑up on pre- and post‑silicon platformsDevelop Linux device drivers and user‑land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCsDebug and root‑cause a variety of hardware and software issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in embedded Linux kernel development
• Experience in C programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM architecture
• Familiarity with the Linux graphics stack (Mesa, Vulkan/OpenGL, GPU compute)
• Experience validating GPUs with graphics and compute workloads, stress tests, or conformance suites (e.g., Vulkan CTS, igt-gpu-tools)
• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, and file systems) and networking or storage subsystem architecture
• Device driver development and support across one or more of the following: USB, networking, graphics, video, storage, and power management
• Experience exercising and validating systems from user space, including knowledge of user space APIs
• Experience porting and/or maintaining a Linux distribution for a platform

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and free services
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• relocation

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