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Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming

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Cupertino, California, United States

4 months ago
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Job Description

Description

Description
•Develop boot and driver code for Apple SOC, including AP clusters, IO Co-Processor system, fabric, power management, memory and other I/O devices •Design, implement, and enhance Common Firmware Environment (CFE) and other platform software for Apple silicon validation organization. •Develop system software to exercise power saving feature (suspend and resume) •Contribute to SDRAM initialization and calibration development. •Implement firmware driver for PMIC and battery charging •Participate in the chip bring-up on simulator, emulation, FPGA and silicon •Develop applications covering system level use cases and functional features •Participate in SOC architecture, design specification and board schematics review

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficient in C/C++, assembly a plus
  • Background in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS and/or Linux
  • Solid understanding about ARM specification, computer architecture, operating system
  • Experience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device drivers
  • Familiar with IO protocols: I2C, SPMI, UART, GPIO
  • Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization and calibration a big plus
  • Good troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debugging
  • Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

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.

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

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