Apple

Designs phones, computers and their operating systems

System Validation Software Engineer

Systems Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCupertino, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required.
Four to five years of validated experience in a similar role is required.
Experience with Python, Lua, or Bash is required.
Understanding and experience with the ARM platform and architecture/instruction set are required.
Experience with one or more standard hardware protocols, including USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe, MIPI, or LPDP, is required.
Experience developing drivers or applications in Unix, Linux, or macOS is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Craft and maintain software used to characterize, calibrate, and test novel hardware.
Independently and cross-functionally debug software and hardware, working with other teams and contract manufacturers.
Develop firmware and drivers for common firmware interfaces, chipsets, communications protocols, and various system-on-chip intellectual property.
Implement features supporting hardware testing and device diagnostics, and contribute to new technology exploration and proof-of-concept development.
Implement comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate system firmware and diagnostics functionality during manufacturing.
Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with SFD teams to resolve issues.
Apply debugging techniques and tools to diagnose complex system issues.
Manage the local lab environment, including equipment maintenance, setup, and configuration.
Develop and maintain tools and frameworks that support automation of validation in test processes.
Work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with a team in a different time zone.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement solutions to improve quality-assurance efficiency and effectiveness.
Work closely with teams including electrical engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, hardware testing, quality assurance, factory, manufacturing, and operations.

Desired Qualifications

A Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is preferred.
Familiarity with C++, Objective-C, or Swift is preferred.
Experience with debuggers such as gdb or lid is preferred.
Ability to comprehend hardware specifications and schematics is preferred.

Summary

The Product Integrity group is seeking a System Validation Software Engineer to help validate and debug future products. As part of the OS Diagnostics team, you will be responsible for crafting and maintaining software applied for characterizing, calibrating, and testing novel hardware. Your duties will also include debugging software and hardware independently and multi-functionally, and working with numerous other teams within company and with various contract manufacturers. Your proficiency in writing and debugging software across diverse hardware platforms will be instrumental in your success.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 4 - 5 years of validated experience in a similar role. Experience with Python/Lua/Bash Understanding and experience with ARM platform and architecture/instruction set. Experience with one or more of the standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe, MIPI, LPDP) Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Familiar with C++/Objective-C/Swift Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lid, etc. Able to comprehend hardware specs and schematics. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Description

In this role you will develop firmware and drivers for common firmware interfaces, chipsets, communications protocols and various SoC IPs. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis of devices, helping with new technology exploration and proof of concept development. This is a highly multi-functional role and you'll work closely with various teams, like EE, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, QA, Factory, Manufacturing and Operations. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, are you ready for your next challenge?

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance: Implement comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate system firmware and diagnostics functionality during manufacturing. Issue Identification & Resolution: Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work closely with SFD teams to drive issue resolution. Debug & Fixing: Apply sophisticated debugging techniques and tools to diagnose complex system issues. Lab Management: Handle the local lab environment, including equipment maintenance, setup, and configuration. Develop and maintain tools and frameworks: Support automation of validation used in test processes. Remote Collaboration: Work independently and optimally in a remote environment, collaborating with a team located in a different time zone. Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality assurance process.

About the Company

Apple

Designs phones, computers and their operating systems

Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, from iPhone smartphones and Mac computers to tablets and wearable devices. Its operating systems manage apps and built-in functions for communication and work, while iCloud stores files and synchronizes data across devices. Customers buy additional digital services through subscriptions such as Apple Music and Apple TV, and developers distribute software through the App Store. Apple earns money from hardware sales, subscriptions and digital transactions, selling directly to customers and through retailers and mobile carriers around the world. It was founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cupertino, CA
Founded: 1976

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