Software Engineer - SoC Power Management

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer in SoC Power Management, where you'll lead the design and implementation of innovative CPU and SoC power management software. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence future product platforms, collaborating closely with hardware and system teams. Your expertise will drive power management features from inception to commercial release, ensuring cutting-edge performance and battery life optimization. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SoC/System Power Management.
• Expertise in embedded software development (C/C++).
• Experience in OS device and kernel drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize CPU/SoC power management software.
• Drive SoC power management features from bring-up to release.
• Influence software design of future SoC hardware platforms.

Skills

SoC Power Management

Embedded Software Development (C/C++)

OS Device and Kernel Drivers

Silicon Bringup

Collaborative Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Job description

Software Engineer - SoC Power Management

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 06, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200603480**

We are looking for an exceptional software engineer to lead, design and implement CPU and SoC power management software for Apple’s new product platforms! In this unique and highly visible role, you will be at the center of feature developments and system power optimizations. We work with hardware and system teams and lead the bring-up and development of SoC power management features from pre-silicon to final product commercial release. You will also be required to prototype and explore novel CPU/SoC power management schemes and work with design teams to influence future chip designs. The impact of the proposed innovations will span across CPU/SoC micro-architecture and driver design, striving to lead the future products to aggressive battery life targets.

**Description**

Design, implement and optimize CPU/SoC power management software.
Drive SoC power management features from bring-up to product release.
Demonstrate and explain cross functionally system power/performance trade-offs.
Influence software design and specifications of future SoC hardware platforms.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Significant expertise (10+ years) in SOC and/or System Power Management

+ Significant expertise (10+ years) in embedded software development (C or C++)

+ Expertise (5+ years) in embedded SOC architectures and hardware/software dependencies

+ Expertise (5+ years) in writing and debugging complex OS device and kernel drivers

+ Expertise (5+ years) in new platform or silicon bringup

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and debugging skills

+ Highly professional, with the ability to deliver work on tight schedules

+ Excellent collaborative skills

+ Extraordinary written and verbal communication

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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