SoC Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $126,800–$190,900 / yr
Posted: 62 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · SoC Firmware Engineer

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As a SoC Firmware Engineer at Apple's Hardware Technology organization, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing new features for the company’s leading System-on-Chip products. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design processor subsystems, develop firmware solutions, and conduct system-level debugging and root cause analysis. Your daily tasks include crafting specifications for future silicon chips, creating device drivers for various IP blocks, and integrating hardware and software components in embedded environments. You will need expertise in C and assembly language programming for ARM CPUs, experience with FPGA development, and proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and Python. Additionally, knowledge of Verilog/System Verilog and firmware debugging in pre-silicon environments is highly valued as you work to meet aggressive product timelines.

Skills

C Assembly ARM CPUs FPGA git Subversion Perforce Bash Perl Python MCUs Verilog System Verilog CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop embedded software solutions for current and future Apple products.
Craft specifications for future chips by partnering with the silicon team.
Build low-level drivers for various IP blocks in embedded environments.
Perform system-level API and firmware functionality development to meet product requirements.
Conduct coding, debugging, and hardware/software integration testing rigorously.
Work closely with multi-functional teams on processor sub-system design and algorithm development.

What we're looking for

Minimum BS degree plus relevant industry experience.
Expertise in C and assembly language for ARM CPUs.
FPGA environment software development and testing experience.
Low-level driver development and hardware bring-up skills.
Proficiency with configuration management tools like git or Subversion.
Strong debugging skills and ability to integrate code into shipping products.
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python.

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