Apple · 16 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple is a company dedicated to building technologies that will shape the future, and they are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and implementing firmware and low-level software for new Apple products, working closely with various engineering disciplines to rapidly prototype and validate novel concepts.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design, develop, bring-up, and debug custom firmware and device drivers on new hardware
Perform rapid iterative development of complex prototypes and proofs of concept
Efficiently triage and debug system issues in collaboration with our cross functional integrated team
Design novel communication strategies and protocols in partnership with other engineering teams
Participate in the design process, working closely with machine learning and mechanical design teams
Qualification
Required
BS/MS degree in one of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering
Proficiency with embedded development
5+ years of firmware or device driver development
Strong, demonstrable coding skills in C and C++
Experience with embedded Real Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, VxWorks etc)
Experience with common interfaces (ie: I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
Familiarity with compilers and toolchains targeting ARM Cortex-M/R/A, etc
Familiarity with tools such as debuggers, oscilloscopes, etc
Preferred
Experience with networking, concurrency, and distributed systems, particularly for fault-tolerant, low-latency, closed-loop applications
Experience with various sensor modalities (e.g., cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, depth sensors)
Experience in motor controls, actuation, audio, or switching power supplies
Background in electromechanical systems, motor control theory, and implementation of real-time control systems
Experience using Linux+PreemptRT or QNX in real time applications
Experience with robust coding and software development standards in safety-critical environments such as DO-178B/C, MISRA C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508 / 62304
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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10001+ employees
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