The SoC Firmware Engineer will be a key member of Apple's Wireless SoC firmware team, focusing on hardware and system bring-up, drivers, and network stack support. This role is critical for ensuring the quality of firmware for manufacturability and involves close collaboration with the Software Engineering team. The position emphasizes energy-efficient design and the development of new technologies that enhance user experience. The engineer will work within a vertically integrated engineering team responsible for various aspects of wireless silicon development.

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong background in embedded software development using C and assembly languages.
• Familiarity with ARM CPUs and RTOS.
• Experience in performing low-level drivers and HW bring-up and validation on FPGA and SoC Silicon hardware platforms.
• Proficiency in writing scripts in languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience implementing diagnostics, manufacturing tests, and protocol compliance test software.
• Knowledge of industry standards for wireless communications such as Bluetooth, WLAN, or UWB at MAC/PHY level.

• Craft and implement embedded software for System on a Chip (SoC) bring-up and testing.
• Ensure the quality of firmware for manufacturability in collaboration with the Software Engineering team.
• Perform low-level driver development and hardware bring-up on FPGA and SoC platforms.
• Write and maintain scripts for testing and validation purposes.
• Implement diagnostics and manufacturing tests for wireless products.
• Optimize power consumption in firmware and debug related issues.

• 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.