Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming

Apple

Posted 2 days ago

Full Time

San Diego, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Develop boot and driver code for Apple SOCs and enhance the Common Firmware Environment for silicon validation. Participate in chip bring-up across simulators, FPGA, and silicon while reviewing SOC architecture and board schematics.

Qualifications

You have a strong background in embedded software development, with experience in C/C++ and familiarity with boot code, CPU/SOC initialization, and device drivers. You are proficient in debugging silicon bring-up and embedded software issues, and have experience with low-level protocols and memory initialization.

Must Have Skills for ATS

C++

Assembly

Embedded Software Development

Bare Metal

RTOS

Linux

Boot Code

Device Drivers

I2C

SPMI

UART

GPIO

DRAM Initialization

Python

Perl

Tcl

Job Description

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. We are looking for software engineers with background in embedded software development to join a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will contribute to developing embedded software solution, debug and bring-up of the state-of-the-art next generation SOCs, supporting current and future Apple products. Your work will have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will be part of our core infrastructure team responsible for developing and improving our embedded silicon test software platforms, including Common Firmware Environment and RTOS.

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


A minimum of a bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications


Proficient in C/C++, assembly a plus Background in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS and/or Linux is a plus. Experience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device drivers is a plus. 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

Apple

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.
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