DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer, Firmware Validation

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
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TL;DR · DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer, Firmware Validation

The DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer — Firmware Validation joins a multifaceted group to grow the AMS firmware validation platform. This role involves owning and extending the end-to-end CI/CD platform, which builds, tests, and validates Mixed-Signal IP firmware from static analysis through hardware-in-the-loop silicon testing. Key responsibilities include operating self-hosted runner fleets, onboarding new silicon platforms, and developing firmware test cases on development boards. The engineer will perform cross-stack triage across simulators and runner OS regressions while managing hardware lab integrations. Required skills include Python for CLI tooling and orchestration, Git for pipeline integration, and experience with platforms like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. The role addresses the technical challenge of automating test stations and managing complex dependency flows within the hardware and firmware development lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Own and extend the end-to-end CI/CD platform for firmware validation and reporting.
  • Operate and harden the self-hosted runner fleet and toolchain versioning.
  • Onboard new silicon platforms into CI/CD by extending configurations and hardware integrations.
  • Automate and secure test station changes within the validation lab.
  • Perform cross-stack triage and root-cause analysis for firmware toolchain and silicon test regressions.
  • Develop firmware test cases and perform hands-on hardware setup for development boards.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree in a technical discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
  • DevOps/infrastructure background in designing and owning CI/CD pipelines and shared engineering infrastructure with an automation-first mindset.
  • Strong Python skills for CLI tooling, orchestration, and system integrations against APIs, webhooks, and service accounts.
  • Hands-on experience operating self-hosted CI/CD platforms including pipeline design, runner administration, and job orchestration.
  • Proficiency with Git and the ability to integrate disparate build, test, and reporting services into one coherent pipeline.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive cross-team triage and keep stakeholders aligned.
  • Familiarity with the hardware/firmware development lifecycle, SoC bring-up, or silicon test (preferred).
  • Experience with C programming, firmware development, containerization, or packaging and versioning tools (preferred).

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