JobsSilicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming
Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming
AppleSilicon Validation Software Engineer: Embedded and Low-level Programming
AppleLocation
USA (Multiple Locations)
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
Apple is seeking software engineers with a background in embedded software development to join a fast-paced environment. The role involves developing embedded software solutions and debugging next-generation SOCs for Apple products. You will be part of the core infrastructure team, focusing on enhancing embedded silicon test software platforms. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on delivering high-quality functional products to millions of customers.
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in C/C++, with assembly language knowledge being a plus.
- Experience in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS, and/or Linux.
- Solid understanding of ARM specifications, computer architecture, and operating systems.
- Experience with boot code, CPU and SOC initialization, and device drivers.
- Familiarity with IO protocols such as I2C, SPMI, UART, and GPIO.
- Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization, and calibration is a significant plus.
- Good troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debugging.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
Responsibilities
- Develop boot and driver code for Apple SOC, including AP clusters and power management.
- Design, implement, and enhance Common Firmware Environment and platform software for silicon validation.
- Develop system software to manage power-saving features like suspend and resume.
- Contribute to SDRAM initialization and calibration development.
- Implement firmware drivers for PMIC and battery charging.
- Participate in chip bring-up on simulator, emulation, FPGA, and silicon.
- Develop applications that cover system-level use cases and functional features.
- Participate in SOC architecture, design specification, and board schematics review.
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.
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