System Validation Software Engineer Job at Apple Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

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  • Apple Inc.
  • Sunnyvale, CA

Job Description

The Product Integrity group is seeking a System Validation Software Engineer to help validate and debug future products. As part of the OS Diagnostics team, you will be responsible for crafting and maintaining software applied for characterizing, calibrating, and testing novel hardware. Your duties will also include debugging software and hardware independently and multi-functionally, and working with numerous other teams within company and with various contract manufacturers. Your proficiency in writing and debugging software across diverse hardware platforms will be instrumental in your success.

Description

In this role you will develop firmware and drivers for common firmware interfaces, chipsets, communications protocols and various SoC IPs. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis of devices, helping with new technology exploration and proof of concept development. This is a highly multi-functional role and you'll work closely with various teams, like EE, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, QA, Factory, Manufacturing and Operations. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, are you ready for your next challenge?

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 Qualifications

  • 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.

Compensation and Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote work, Relocation,

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