Job Details

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200608967

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something.

The SMC/PMU group is seeking engineers to work on the software and firmware for the SMC (System Management Controller) in a wide range of Apple products! In this role, you will be an individual contributor developing embedded software solutions for our current and future products. This is a highly cross-functional role where you will work closely with SW, HW, Systems, Platform Architecture, and our Silicon partners and lead the SoC bring-up and feature development from pre-silicon to commercialization.

Description

This team is responsible for developing software and firmware for the System Management Controller, Power Systems and Private Cloud Compute Management Controller.
Work on new silicon bringup for wide range of Apple Products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Embedded firmware or kernel driver development in C or C++ A fundamental knowledge of embedded processors, with in-depth knowledge of real time operating system concepts.

• Experience with at least one peripheral protocol; e.g. I2C/SMBus, UART, SPI, USB, Network stack etc

• A focus on generating stable code through detailed testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, developing and testing embedded software using C/C++.

• Experience with advanced micro-controllers or kernel level SoC programming

• Experience in silicon and pre-silicon bring-up.

• Experience developing tools using Python.

• Ability to comprehend hardware specs and schematics.

• Experience with code management tools such as Git, CVS, SVN, or Perforce.

• Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc.

• Hands on experience with test equipment including scopes, analyzers, and multi-meters.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.

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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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