Embedded Software Engineer, Vision Products Group

Apple Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$181,100.0 - $318,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Apple IOS Apple Mac Systems C++ (Programming Language) Code Generation Computer Engineering Software Debugging Embedded Software Real-Time Operating Systems Software Construction Software Engineering Information Technology Low Latency

Job description

As an Embedded Software Engineer working on vision platforms at Apple, you will be responsible for architecting, prototyping, and developing real-time software across the vision devices software stack.ā€,ā€responsibilitiesā€:ā€Architect and develop software solutions for complex system problems in next-generation AR/VR products.

Drive initiatives from problem identification through cross-functional delivery.

Discover high-impact system bottlenecks and propose effective architectural solutions.

Apply deep expertise in OS and silicon architecture to design and develop software optimized for power , latency and thermally constrained devices.

Debug hard to reproduce system issues and propose solutions.

Requirements

Do you have experience in System troubleshooting?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Demonstrated experience building low-level systems software and frameworks.

Proven track record of building software optimized for hardware constraints.

Experience working on systems containing cameras, audio, displays, and latency-sensitive workloads.

Approaches complex problems with innovative, first-principles thinking.

Familiarity with Apple operating systems such as iOS, visionOS, or macOS.

Experience leading technical initiatives in ambiguous problem spaces, from exploration through architectural definition.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of relevant embedded software experience.

Deep expertise in C/C++.

Strong knowledge of operating system internals, silicon architecture, and embedded systems.

Experience developing kernel drivers, embedded software, or system frameworks.

Strong analytical and debugging skills with a track record of resolving software and hardware problems.

Strong communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools. Demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging

Benefits & conditions

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Sunnyvale, CA $181,100 - $318,400 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Dental insurance
  • RSU, 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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

About the company

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 - you’ll work on defining next generation of vision products

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.

Our team builds technology that defines industry standards, and therefore we seek people who thrive to innovate. Tenacity and the passion to learn are skills we value on our team, and if you want to impact millions of customers by working on the most advanced technology solutions, we want to talk to you

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