Core BringUp Engineer

Summary

Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience.

Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watch

OS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices. 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 iOS devices. We work on a core technology for Apple. In this role you will have the chance to make a major impact in the way that Apple develops and ships iOS‑based products.

Our working environment fosters product innovation, rapid product iteration, and a liberating amount of autonomy.

Work with multi‑functional teams to support product requirements for the iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch/Apple

TV/Mac bring‑up, verification, and debug of new hardware platforms. Develop firmware and drivers. Drive product features and functional/industry specifications. Involvement in specification for hardware platforms.

• Highly proficient in C/C++
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a passion for quality.

• Highly proficient in C/C++
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.

• A genuine passion for embedded development
• Knowledge of hardware platforms & processor architectures
• 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
• Outstanding written and verbal communication

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 $94,500 and $174,200, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s

stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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 and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.