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# Core Bring Up Engineer, Core OS

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $126,800.0 - $220,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Apple Products, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Information Technology
- **Published:** May 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4eac2b29d04f0a0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Microprocessors?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Proven creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

A genuine passion for embedded development.

Highly proficient in C/C++.

Knowledge of hardware platforms & processor architectures.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field.

## Description

Work with multi-functional teams to support requirements for a wide variety of Apple products. Bring-up, verification, and debug of new SoCs and hardware platforms. Develop firmware, drivers, and hardware abstraction layers. Drive product features and functional/industry specifications. Involvement in specification for hardware platforms.


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