Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer

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Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer joins the Silicon Validation team to develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating various subsystems in complex SoCs. The role involves working closely with designers and architects to understand functional IP blocks, implementing BSP, and performing software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms. Key responsibilities include debugging and root-causing hardware and software issues while ensuring system functionality. Candidates must possess experience in embedded Linux kernel development and C programming. Preferred skills include ARM architecture knowledge, familiarity with the Linux graphics stack including Mesa, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and experience with GPU compute workloads. The role requires expertise in Linux kernel internals such as memory management and process scheduling, alongside experience with USB, networking, storage, and power management subsystems to solve complex hardware integration challenges.

Skills

Linux Kernel C ARM Architecture Device Drivers Mesa Vulkan OpenGL GPU Compute BSP Kernel Internals Memory Management Networking Storage USB Power Management igt-gpu-tools

What you'll do

Develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests to validate subsystems in complex SoCs.
Perform software bring-up on both pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.
Implement Board Support Packages (BSP) for hardware integration.
Debug and root-cause complex hardware and software issues within the system.
Collaborate with designers and architects to understand functional IP blocks and use cases.
Validate GPUs using graphics, compute workloads, stress tests, and conformance suites.
Maintain and port Linux distributions for specific hardware platforms.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience in embedded Linux kernel development.
Experience in C programming.
Experience with ARM architecture (preferred).
Familiarity with the Linux graphics stack and GPU validation (preferred).
Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and networking or storage subsystem architecture (preferred).
Experience with device driver development, debugging, and porting Linux distributions (preferred).

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