This role is for a software engineer focused on embedded software development within Apple's core infrastructure team. The team is responsible for developing and improving embedded silicon test software platforms for next-generation SOCs. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality functional products to millions of customers. Candidates will contribute to various aspects of SOC development, including boot code and driver implementation.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, with assembly knowledge being a plus.
• Background in embedded software development, bare metal, RTOS, and/or Linux is a plus.
• Experience in boot code, CPU & SOC initialization, and device drivers is a plus.
• Familiarity with IO protocols such as I2C, SPMI, UART, and GPIO.
• Experience in lpDDR4/5, DRAM initialization, and calibration is a big plus.
• Good troubleshooting skills in silicon bring-up and embedded software debugging.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.

• Develop boot and driver code for Apple SOC, including AP clusters and power management.
• Design, implement, and enhance Common Firmware Environment and platform software.
• Develop system software to exercise power-saving features.
• 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 covering system-level use cases and functional features.
• Participate in SOC architecture, design specification, and board schematics review.

• 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.