Job Description

Apple is seeking SoC Firmware engineers to implement new features and functionalities for their premier SoCs. The role involves developing embedded software solutions, collaborating with multi-functional teams, and ensuring system-level API and firmware functionality meet product requirements.

Requirements

Software development experience using C and assembly language with ARM CPUs.
Experience in SW development and testing in FPGA environment.
Experience in developing low-level drivers and HW bring-up.
Exposure to multiple high-level programming languages, including C, C++.
Experience with Configuration Management tools (git, Subversion, Perforce).
Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Bash/shell, Perl, Python).
Experience with MCUs, peripherals, features, and development environments.
Proven ability to design and integrate code into a shipping product against aggressive timelines.
Strong software debugging skills.
Proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog.
Experience with FW development/debugging in pre-silicon environment.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with team members on processor sub-system design, algorithm development, and firmware development.
Develop embedded software solutions for current and future products.
Work with the silicon team to craft specifications for future chips.
Develop drivers for various IP blocks in embedded environments.
Provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet product requirements.
Conduct coding, debugging, and hardware/software integration testing.
Communicate results and recommendations.

Benefits

Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.