Embedded Systems Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The Embedded Systems Engineer works cross-functionally to analyze system-level issues, debug software and hardware, and help ship the next generation of Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The team works across product development, from initial system bring-up through pre-production factory builds, product ramp, and early field-return periods. The role contributes to the quality, performance, and successful shipment of future products.

Requirements

• Experience in embedded software development using version control and modern software development practices.
• Experience with software failure analysis using standard debugging tools.
• Proficiency with JTAG software debug tools and symbol-level debugging environments such as gdb, lldb, or Trace32.
• Comfort programming in low-level languages such as C, including memory and pointer management.
• Comfort programming in scripting languages such as Python, Lua, Perl, or Tcl, or similar.
• Persistence in driving solutions to sophisticated problems across multiple teams and domains.
• Embedded systems knowledge, including boot-up processes, OS/RTOS concepts, boot-loaders, and OS drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in one-on-one and group settings.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging hardware system problems such as unexpected resets and system hangs.
• Experience building and debugging code with embedded OS tools and environments such as iOS, Android, or QNX.
• Driver development experience with hardware interfaces such as UART, USB, I2C, SPI, or SPMI.
• Experience with assembly language programming.
• Familiarity with ARM or other embedded SoCs.
• Basic web tools and web development skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system-level issues across software, firmware, and embedded systems.
• Debug products and help ship the next generation of Apple hardware.
• Contribute throughout the development life cycle, from initial system bring-up and pre-production factory builds through product ramp and early field-return periods.
• Help improve product quality and performance and support successful product shipment.
• Drive solutions to sophisticated problems across multiple teams and domains.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed