Sensing HW Design Firmware Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Description

Apple's Incubation team is seeking a skilled senior firmware engineer to breathe life into high performance custom hardware systems that are essential to delivering future products & features to Apple’s Customers.This role offers a unique opportunity to impact Apple’s current and future product lines by delivering firmware and software that enables cross functional teams to explore and develop computer vision, depth, imaging sensors, and system architectures. Let your talents shine while collaborating multi-functionally with world-class experts in electrical, optical, product design, and other software teams.

Responsibilities

• Firmware scoping, requirements definition, and architecture development
• Negotiate requirements with multi-functional partners such as image signal processing, algorithms, or application teams
• Partner with software, electrical, and system leads to define test requirements and plans
• Document and present agreed upon firmware architecture to cross-functional partners and leadership
• Coordinate deliverables & dependencies with software partners to align with dynamic project goals
• Collaborate with hardware teams on component selection and implementation details
• Driver development for sensors and other peripherals on linux, iOS, or macOS based system
• Design and implement firmware for both custom and 3rd party systems including optical, motion, and depth sensors
• Coordinate and deliver API’s for automated test interfaces
• Assist in bring-up, debug, test, calibration, and verification plans to ensure high quality systems are delivered
• Coordinating multi-functional design & development, small-to medium-scale production, test & calibration, and support through the full system lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.
• Proven track record of developing embedded system and hardware from concept to production
• Ability to read and understand data sheets, schematics, and PCB layouts
• Experience working with hardware, interfacing with drivers and low-level code
• Ability to quickly pick up and own new concepts, rapid prototyping and to contribute with innovative solutions
• Excellent debugging, optimization, problem solving, hands on experience with HW test equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Swift, Xcode, macOS, RTOS development is a plus
• Familiarity with Microchip, ARM, RISC-V, STMicro, Microblaze, FPGA (Xilinx, Lattice) architecture
• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) with over 8 years of relevant industry experience preferred.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 .

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