Embedded Software Engineer - Platform Architecture Cupertino,California,United States Hardware Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a knack for debugging? Do you love the challenge of finding and fixing issues that others can't? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and support our internal debug tools. In this role, you'll have the chance to use your skills to make a real impact on our products. You'll be working closely with our engineering team to identify and resolve issues, improve our debug tools, and ensure our products are of the highest quality. **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. In this role you will; • Collaborate with mechanical, EE, SW and other teams on device design. • Thoroughly document and support implemented code. **Minimum Qualifications** + BS in CS/CE/EE + Experience with embedded software/firmware design and implementation. **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Masters or PhD in CS/CE/EE + 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. **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. 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