This role is for a system software engineer within Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on designing and maintaining software for next-generation system-level test and ATE platforms. The team is responsible for developing solutions that ensure high-performance and power-efficient processors can be tested effectively. Candidates should have a strong background in software design and development, as well as a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. Collaboration with various teams across Apple is essential to integrate software and hardware solutions.

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of experience in systems software design and development.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, and C#, as well as scripting skills in Python.
• Proficiency in designing, architecting, and developing large, complex system software.
• Experience in software development on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux OS.
• Good understanding of network technologies and protocols.
• Project management experience across teams and organizations.
• Experience in owning and leading large-scale software solutions with cross-functional stakeholders.
• System Level Test equipment or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards is a plus.
• Experience with machine learning, data analysis, databases, and SQL is a plus.

• Work cross-functionally with platform architecture, Silicon Validation, product engineering, and other hardware/software teams to develop and integrate software and hardware solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain application and hardware abstraction layer software, drivers, and test programs.
• Develop silicon characterization algorithms, diagnostics routines, and performance measurement tools.
• Design and develop infrastructure to support automated testing of software solutions at scale.

• 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.