Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming

Apple • San Diego, CA

9h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level