Systems SW Engineer
About The Position
The Hardware Test Engineering team develops world-class electrical instruments thatenable the design, validation, and manufacturing of Apple's most advanced products.We are looking for a passionate Software/Firmware Engineer to design and build theembedded and application software that powers these instruments. You will work atthe intersection of hardware, firmware, and software - creating solutions that deliverprecise measurements, seamless integration, and exceptional user experience.Develop custom software solutions across the full stack of our hardware test instruments and stations, from embedded firmware to APIs and user interfaces Architect and implement frameworks, APIs, and control layers for instrument functionality Design and code application-specific firmware for precision measurement and signalgeneration for high speed I/O interfaces Build automation scripts and data analysis tools to accelerate validation andproduction workflows Collaborate closely with product teams including EE, Signal Integrity, FPGA, and testengineering and logistics teams to define requirements, bring up new hardware, andvalidate system performance
Requirements
- Experience developing firmware and device drivers for custom hardware platforms(STM32 preferred)
- Experience designing or integrating APIs and frameworks for instrument control anddata acquisition
- Experience with scripting and automation frameworks for validation, manufacturingtest, or lab instrumentation
- Hands-on experience with communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Ethernet,PCIe, or high-speed serial links)
- Hands-on experience with SW debugging like GDB, and proficiency in the labequipment used for debugging HW. e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc
- Understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (signal integrity, analog/digitalinterfaces, timing, and noise)
- Experience with high-speed interfaces (USB, PCIe, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt etc.)
- Experience developing cross-platform test applications or instrument GUIs
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern software developmentworkflows
Responsibilities
- Develop custom software solutions across the full stack of our hardware test instruments and stations, from embedded firmware to APIs and user interfaces
- Architect and implement frameworks, APIs, and control layers for instrument functionality
- Design and code application-specific firmware for precision measurement and signalgeneration for high speed I/O interfaces
- Build automation scripts and data analysis tools to accelerate validation andproduction workflows
- Collaborate closely with product teams including EE, Signal Integrity, FPGA, and testengineering and logistics teams to define requirements, bring up new hardware, andvalidate system performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
