Senior Software Systems Engineer

Company: Apple
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Summary Here in Sensing and Connectivity we work on a diverse set of fundamental technologies that are critical to making Apple Apple. We help integrate wireless technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband into compelling solutions. We take data from the world around us such as acceleration, orientation and location to provide more immersive experiences. iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, AirTag, name an Apple product and our team has made major contributions to its success!Key Qualifications Implements kernel drivers for large operating systemsDemonstrates in-depth knowledge of C and C++Has a deep interest in system programming concepts, e.g. memory and process managementFamiliar with buses such as UART/USB/SPI/PCIeDelivers on time under tight schedulesHas excellent analytical, programming and debugging skillsHandles unexpected challenges under pressureThrives in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate technical detailsLeads multiple projects across many teamsSeeks to solve everyday problems in innovative ways as a passionDrives towards the right solution not just any solutionDescription The Sensing and Connectivity Systems Engineering team is actively looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to design and build Apple's future sensing and connectivity products. A successful candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of kernel driver development, embedded firmware development, operating system level debugging and a desire to work in C and C++. Our team builds technologies that define industry standards, and therefore we seek people who thrive in an innovative environment. Tenacity and the passion to learn are skills we value in our team. If you want to impact the future world of Apple products by working on the most advanced hardware and operating system solutions, we want to talk to you. Our team is responsible for many aspects of our sensing and connectivity platforms. As part of the team, you will learn deep internals of operating system and platform design as well as help improve the fundamentals in these systems through resolving challenging problems. As part of our team, you will do the following: - Architect and define the next generation of sensing and connectivity solutions - Design and develop drivers for custom hardware - Design full-stack solutions for inter-chip communication schemes - Optimize end-to-end data path to:\t - maximize throughput\t - minimize packet latency\t - minimize CPU utilization\t - minimize power utilization - Design system software for chipset boot and lifecycle management - Bring-up connectivity chipsets on new platforms - Triage and debug customer critical issues - Work closely with cross-functional hardware, technology, and operating system teamsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with operating system focus desired.

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