SoC Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
62 days ago

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Above market

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This role $210k
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About Apple Inc

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

As a SoC Firmware Engineer at Apple, you will join the Hardware Technology team as a senior-level contributor, working on cutting-edge processor sub-system design and algorithm development for Apple’s leading System-on-Chip (SoC) products. Your daily tasks will include developing embedded software solutions, crafting specifications for future chips, building drivers for various IP blocks in embedded environments, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure system-level API and firmware functionality meets product requirements. You will leverage C and assembly language on ARM CPUs, work within FPGA development environments, and utilize tools like git, Subversion, and Perforce for configuration management. Additionally, you will need strong debugging skills and experience in pre-silicon FW development and debugging using simulation/emulation techniques.

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.
  • Conduct hardware/software integration testing and debugging.
  • Provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet product requirements.
  • Work closely with multi-functional teams on complex projects.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum BS degree plus 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proficient in C and assembly language for ARM CPUs.
  • Experience in software development and testing using FPGAs.
  • Expertise in developing low-level drivers and hardware bring-up processes.
  • Strong debugging skills with proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools like git, Subversion, or Perforce.
  • Ability to design and integrate code into shipping products under tight deadlines.

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