About the role

What will you do at Apple?

Are you a systems-level thinker who loves bridging hardware and software? Do you thrive on building prototypes that push the boundaries of what's possible? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for a Software/Firmware Engineer to join Apple’s Platform Architecture team and help shape the future of Apple's integrated systems. In this role, you'll have the chance to use your skills to make a real impact on products used by millions. You'll be working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to prototype revolutionary ideas, develop cutting-edge tools, and create the seamless experiences Apple is known for worldwide.

DESCRIPTION Apple's Platform Architecture Engineering group is seeking an excellent Software/Firmware Engineer with working knowledge of general digital/EE design.

In this role, you will

be responsible for development of macOS, iOS and micro-controller code, investigating new technologies, prototyping concepts, and developing instrumentation/tools.
This position is the focal point for HW/SW integration, requiring a self-driven engineer with excellent initiative.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS in CS/CE/EE Experience with embedded software/firmware design and implementation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters in CS/CE/EE and 10 years relevant industry experience.
Excellent programming skills and knowledge of C and OOP practices.
Experience with micro-controllers and working with new peripherals, features, and development environments.
Development experience on Unix, Linux, or macOS.
Ability to read serial bus traces, board schematics, use an oscilloscope and logic analyzer.
Experience with board bring up and digital hardware.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: ARM, RISCV, USB, I2C, SPI, scripting (Bash, Python, Lua, etc) and Git.
Objective-C, Swift, macOS driver development (Kext or Dext) experience a plus.

Which skills does this role require?

Embedded SoftwareFirmware DesignC ProgrammingFirmwareDigital DesigniOSMicro-controllerPrototypingInstrumentationTools DevelopmentHardware/Software IntegrationObject-Oriented ProgrammingmacOS Development

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