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Apple Silicon Validation Software Engineer Embedded Low-level Programming United States, California, Cupertino 402949008
13.06.2024
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Description
• Develop boot and driver code for Apple SOC, including AP clusters, IO Co-Processor system, fabric, power management, memory and other I/O devices • Design, implement, and enhance Common Firmware Environment (CFE) and other platform software for Apple silicon validation organization.• Develop system software to exercise power saving feature (suspend and resume) • Contribute to SDRAM initialization and calibration development. • Implement firmware driver for PMIC and battery charging • Participate in the chip bring-up on simulator, emulation, FPGA and silicon• Develop applications covering system level use cases and functional features • Participate in SOC architecture, design specification and board schematics review
Key Qualifications
- Proficient in C/C++, assembly a plus
- Background in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS and/or Linux
- Solid understanding about ARM specification, computer architecture, operating system
- Experience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, device drivers
- Familiar with IO protocols: I2C, SPMI, UART, GPIO
- Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization and calibration a big plus
- Good troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debugging
- Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl
Education & Experience
A minimum of a BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900 and $256,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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