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Apple

Core Bring Up Engineer, Core OS

20 days ago• Cupertino, CA

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Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology
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The Core Platform Bring-up team within Apple's CoreOS organization is looking for an extraordinary software engineer to work on state-of-the art technology, debug, and bring-up of next generation Apple devices. This group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and services into a single Apple experience. In this role, you will have the chance to work on many core technologies for Apple products and make a major impact in how they are developed and shipped. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies across Apple's product line. Our working environment fosters product innovation, rapid product iteration, and a liberating amount of autonomy.

Description

Work with multi-functional teams to support requirements for a wide variety of Apple products. Bring-up, verification, and debug of new SoCs and hardware platforms. Develop firmware, drivers, and hardware abstraction layers. Drive product features and functional/industry specifications. Involvement in specification for hardware platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules.

Excellent collaborative skills.

Experience with JTAG and other debuggers.

Previous experience writing embedded device drivers.

Previous experience with platform bring-up or porting of operating systems.

Previous exposure to hardware and processor simulation.

Minimum Qualifications

A genuine passion for embedded development.

Highly proficient in C/C++.

Knowledge of hardware platforms & processor architectures.

Bachelorʼs degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field.

Pay & 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 $150,400 and $225,300, 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.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $150,400 – $225,300
  • Posted: 20 days ago
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