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Apple · 2 months ago

Firmware Validation Engineer

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$140K/yr - $258K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is seeking a Firmware Validation Engineer to join their growing wireless silicon development team. This role focuses on developing and executing firmware test cases for System on a Chip (SoC) in wireless applications, collaborating closely with the Software Engineering team to ensure firmware quality and enhance user experience.

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Responsibilities

Develop firmware test plans and implement test cases based on requirements from system and product teams
Automate test cases and develop test tools on various hardware platforms including development boards and products
Partner with development teams and multi-functional QA team to triage, diagnose, debug issues, and derive root-cause
Drive continuous improvement of firmware test coverage and firmware release quality

Qualification

Firmware testingPython programmingC programmingFPGA test bringupSoC hardware experienceCI process familiarityWireless technologiesTest equipment usageCommunication skills

Required

BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Preferred

Highly motivated and passionate about SW/firmware testing
Proficiency in programming with python and C
Knowledgable with hardware/firmware development life cycle
Experienced with test bringup on FPGA and SoC silicon hardware
Exposure to CI process and familiar with automation test framework development and tools such as Jenkins
Experienced with various wireless technologies such as WiFi/Bluetooth/UWB and integration issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work with test equipment (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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