Embedded Software Engineer

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. On this team, we help improve the performance of our products through innovative system-on-chip designs. Our team will build platform architecture that paves the way for all-new experiences, including the ones that allow people to take advantage of our innovations in sensor technology. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers' connections with their devices.

Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before. Join a team of amazing software and hardware engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds (Cellular Modems, Connectivity solutions, Device Drivers, CPUs and caching, kernel programming, embedded systems) to test Apple's next-generation mobile products! Product lines include iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, Apple-TVs, and Macs.

Description

We are seeking an Embedded Engineer to join our Wireless team, focusing on uncovering and addressing Digital Silicon/System Issues within our next-generation Wireless Chipsets. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and debugging hardware test suites for Apple's mobile products. Your key task will be to debug hardware issues and work with cross-functional teams, including silicon, firmware, and driver experts, to determine root causes and deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of embedded systems and hands-on expertise in digital interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

• A detailed understanding of SoC/Embedded Systems/Power Management Units.

• Proficiency in PCIe-related tasks such as HW-SW integration, validation, driver development, test development, or other similar specialized areas.

• Hands on experience with lab equipment such as DSOs, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers to analyze and diagnose system issues.

• Proficiency in interpreting and navigating schematics and layouts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in high-speed interface/protocol analysis using bus/protocol analyzers.

• Demonstrated expertise in working with low-speed digital interfaces, specifically SPMI, MIPI-RFFE, SPI, and I2C.

• Design and develop automated scripts, specifically tailored to test and evaluate particular aspects of silicon designs and digital interconnects.

• Familiarity with modern operating systems, multi-threaded systems, firmware, and device drivers

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.

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.