Apple · 1 month ago
System Validation Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
4+ years expApple is seeking a System Validation Software Engineer to help validate and debug future products. This role involves crafting and maintaining software for characterizing, calibrating, and testing novel hardware, as well as debugging software and hardware independently and multi-functionally.
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Responsibilities
Quality Assurance: Implement comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate system firmware and diagnostics functionality during manufacturing
Issue Identification & Resolution: Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work closely with SFD teams to drive issue resolution
Debug & Fixing: Apply sophisticated debugging techniques and tools to diagnose complex system issues
Lab Management: Handle the local lab environment, including equipment maintenance, setup, and configuration
Develop and maintain tools and frameworks: Support automation of validation used in test processes
Remote Collaboration: Work independently and optimally in a remote environment, collaborating with a team located in a different time zone
Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality assurance process
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
4 - 5 years of validated experience in a similar role
Experience with Python/Lua/Bash
Understanding and experience with ARM platform and architecture/instruction set
Experience with one or more of the standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe, MIPI, LPDP)
Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS
Preferred
MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Familiar with C++/Objective-C/Swift
Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lid, etc
Able to comprehend hardware specs and schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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