About the position
APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Perform daily regression verification of software in pre-silicon systems. Identify and resolve issues promptly that may block further development of a product or technology. Gather and collect relevant information from engineers or teams from different disciplines (e.g. hardware, software, simulation) to rectify deeply technical issues. Understand and interpret vast knowledge from different technical areas into common solutions. Validate stability and quality software, and deliver it to a prototype or near-complete hardware. Identify breaking points of a given regression and identify potential changes. Unblock continued development on a specific hardware target. Identify, integrate, build, and test specific software changes to support tasks during a hardware product’s lifecycle. Work and resolve issues with an extensive infrastructure to ensure quality and timely builds are delivered. Support and debug issues specific to the factory. Work with cross-functional and internationally located teams to drive quality fixes into specific products during production in a given factory. 40 hours/week. 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 $226,158 - $264,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily regression verification of software in pre-silicon systems.
- Identify and resolve issues promptly that may block further development of a product or technology.
- Gather and collect relevant information from engineers or teams from different disciplines (e.g. hardware, software, simulation) to rectify deeply technical issues.
- Understand and interpret vast knowledge from different technical areas into common solutions.
- Validate stability and quality software, and deliver it to a prototype or near-complete hardware.
- Identify breaking points of a given regression and identify potential changes.
- Unblock continued development on a specific hardware target.
- Identify, integrate, build, and test specific software changes to support tasks during a hardware product’s lifecycle.
- Work and resolve issues with an extensive infrastructure to ensure quality and timely builds are delivered.
- Support and debug issues specific to the factory.
- Work with cross-functional and internationally located teams to drive quality fixes into specific products during production in a given factory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 5 years of experience with utilizing C and C++ to debug, workaround, and fix system-level issues.
- 5 years of experience with utilizing Python for developing automation scripts and frameworks.
- 5 years of experience with utilizing LLDB for verifying low-level firmware operations while debugging issues.
- 5 years of experience with leveraging tools for performing PreSilicon and FPGA validation.
- 5 years of experience with investigating, debugging, and triaging system-level problems independently.
- 5 years of experience with performing software verification to ensure system stability and the resolution of issues.
- 5 years of experience with designing and implementing system-level tests automation infrastructure.
- 5 years of experience with designing and implementing system-level tests.
- 5 years of experience with orchestrating software code submissions for new system development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- A range of discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
- Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
- Eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
