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Software Engineer - SoC Power Management

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We are looking for an exceptional software engineer to lead, design and implement CPU and SoC power management software for Apple's new product platforms! In this unique and highly visible role, you will be at the center of feature developments and system power optimizations.

Description

We work with hardware and system teams and lead the bring-up and development of SoC power management features from pre-silicon to final product commercial release. You will also be required to prototype and explore novel CPU/SoC power management schemes and work with design teams to influence future chip designs. The impact of the proposed innovations will span across CPU/SoC micro-architecture and driver design, striving to lead the future products to aggressive battery life targets.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and optimize CPU/SoC power management software.
  • Drive SoC power management features from bring-up to product release.
  • Demonstrate and explain cross functionally system power/performance trade-offs.
  • Influence software design and specifications of future SoC hardware platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Significant expertise (10+ years) in SOC and/or System Power Management
  • Significant expertise (10+ years) in embedded software development (C or C++)
  • Expertise (5+ years) in embedded SOC architectures and hardware/software dependencies
  • Expertise (5+ years) in writing and debugging complex OS device and kernel drivers
  • Expertise (5+ years) in new platform or silicon bringup

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and debugging skills
  • Highly professional, with the ability to deliver work on tight schedules
  • Excellent collaborative skills
  • Extraordinary written and verbal communication

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 .

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX
Job ID: apple-200615877-0157
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-14T19:16:12

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    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

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            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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