Embedded Systems Engineer

About the job

Do you love poking around and reverse engineering hardware and software products?

We are looking for talented, team oriented software, firmware and embedded systems engineers to work cross-functionally to analyze system level issues, debug and ship the next generation of Apple products. We need problem solvers with excellent written and verbal communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings. Our products include the next generations of all Apple hardware products including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Join us as we continually push the envelope to create the future of personal computing for Apple’s customers.

We work on products from the initial system bring-up phase, through all of the pre-production factory build phases, through when they “ramp” and afterward during early field return periods, participating in every phase of the development life cycle. Join our team and make a huge impact on the quality, performance, and successful shipment of future iPhones, iPads, and Macs!

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for hands-on failure analysis and debugging to find the “root cause” of system hardware or software problems & develop various tools used company-wide to enable this work. You will typically be the broader system team’s software & firmware expert on the ground during factory build phases, resolving issues ranging from low-level firmware and silicon bring-up all the way through to MacOS, iOS and iPadOS. You’ll be asked to provide leadership resolving open-ended problems that sit at the boundary between hardware, silicon, and software.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or equivalent experience in CS/CE/EE or related fields plus 4yrs experience
• Experience in embedded software development using version control and modern software development practices.
• Experience with software failure analysis using standard debugging tools.
• Proficient in use of JTAG software debug tools and symbol level debug environments (gdb/lldb/Trace32).
• Comfortable with programming in low level languages like C (memory & pointer management).
• Comfortable with programming in scripting languages (Python, Lua, Perl, Tcl, or similar).
• Persistence to drive towards solutions of sophisticated problems across multiple teams and domains.
• Embedded systems knowledge: Boot-up processes, OS/RTOS concepts, boot-loaders, OS drivers.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or equivalent experience in CS/CE/EE or related fields plus 4yrs + experience
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up & debugging of hardware system problems such as unexpected resets, system hangs, and others.
• Experience building and debugging code with embedded OS tools & environments (such as iOS/Android/QNX).
• Driver development experience on HW interfaces: UART, USB, I2C, SPI, SPMI.
• Experience with assembly language programming.
• Familiarity with ARM or other embedded SoCs.
• Basic web tools and web development skills

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 $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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EEO Statement

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.