Software Engineer - Systems

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 187,741 - 272,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced professional in Cupertino, California to develop video decoder firmware and drivers for Apple devices, ensuring seamless video playback through real-time processing.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and have extensive knowledge in using C/C++ for embedded applications. The role involves collaborating with various teams to integrate firmware on new hardware.

Competitive compensation includes stock options and excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent required.
• Experience in real-time embedded applications using C and C++.
• Familiarity with hardware and software interactions.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop video decoder firmware for hardware acceleration.
• Implement and test software for video playback across Apple devices.
• Work with verification teams to integrate firmware on new platforms.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded systems

Debugging with lldb

Automated testing with Python

Firmware functionality testing

Scripting in Bash

Version control (Git, Perforce)

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Research, design, develop, implement, test and debug video decoder firmware and driver for use in hardware accelerated video playback. Study video decoder technical reference manuals and various codec specifications in order to implement video decoder driver and firmware interfaces to support video playback on Apple devices. Design and implement software to prepare decode commands in order to drive video decoder hardware. Review software source code to identify defects and performance issues. Run tests and regression to verify software and hardware implementations. Analyze diagnostic reports and reconstruct failure scenarios to identify causes. Work with Apple's design, platform architecture, platform emulation and other verification teams to bring-up video decoder firmware and driver on new hardware platforms. Work closely with other members in the team on mobile and embedded platforms that combine cutting-edge software engineering techniques with next-generation hardware. 40 hours/week. 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 $187,741 - $272,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Using C and C++ programming languages to implement real-time embedded applications
• Experience in HW and SW interaction, including usage of microprocessors or microcontrollers and real-time application development.
• Testing firmware functionality through automation toolchains, Python, and C or C++
• Unit, regression and integration testing
• Reviewing C/C++ firmware code designed for embedded real-time applications
• Using scripting languages and tools: Bash, and Python
• Experience with version control systems Git, and Perforce
• Synthesizing functional requirements from technical reference manuals and specifications
• Debugging software using an interactive debugger, like lldb, to reproduce and triage issue in software and firmware applications

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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