Apple · 21 hours ago
Sensing HW Design Firmware Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
8+ years expApple is a leading technology company focused on innovative products and solutions. They are seeking a skilled senior firmware engineer to develop high performance custom hardware systems that are crucial for future products and features. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver firmware and software for advanced technologies such as computer vision and depth imaging sensors.
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Responsibilities
Firmware scoping, requirements definition, and architecture development
Negotiate requirements with multi-functional partners such as image signal processing, algorithms, or application teams
Partner with software, electrical, and system leads to define test requirements and plans
Document and present agreed upon firmware architecture to cross-functional partners and leadership
Coordinate deliverables & dependencies with software partners to align with dynamic project goals
Collaborate with hardware teams on component selection and implementation details
Driver development for sensors and other peripherals on linux, iOS, or macOS based system
Design and implement firmware for both custom and 3rd party systems including optical, motion, and depth sensors
Coordinate and deliver API’s for automated test interfaces
Assist in bring-up, debug, test, calibration, and verification plans to ensure high quality systems are delivered
Coordinating multi-functional design & development, small-to medium-scale production, test & calibration, and support through the full system lifecycle
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
Proven track record of developing embedded system and hardware from concept to production
Strong C, C++, Python programing design skills
Ability to read and understand data sheets, schematics, and PCB layouts
Experience working with hardware, interfacing with drivers and low-level code
Ability to quickly pick up and own new concepts, rapid prototyping and to contribute with innovative solutions
Excellent debugging, optimization, problem solving, hands on experience with HW test equipment
Preferred
Experience with Swift, Xcode, macOS, RTOS development is a plus
Familiarity with Microchip, ARM, RISC-V, STMicro, Microblaze, FPGA (Xilinx, Lattice) architecture
MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) with over 8 years of relevant industry experience preferred
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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