What are the responsibilities and job description for the Core Firmware Technologies Development Engineer position at Apple?
Summary
Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200595301
Do you see the big picture and love setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? Core Firmware Technologies is part of the Core Operating Systems group, where we ensure that the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because we are committed to building fully-integrated operating systems that combine hardware and software into a single Apple experience that spans multiple product lines. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help our team develop groundbreaking technologies for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices. Join us, and use your imagination to help us continue to surprise and delight our customers!
Description
The Core Firmware Technologies team is seeking a systems software engineer to extend and improve the security, performance, and usability of Apple firmware. We are responsible for securely loading Apple operating systems and firmwares, as well as accelerating development by providing firmware frameworks to client teams across the company. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work with world-class engineers who are shaping the future of device security and robustness for all Apple products.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with firmware, device-driver, and/or kernel-level development
- Experience with C
- Knowledge of unit, integration, and system testing approaches and how to apply them
- A desire to create cohesive solutions for multiple teams in different locations
- A passion for delivering high-quality, innovative software
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Knowledge of modern processor architectures and supporting hardware
- Experience with real-time operating systems
- Experience with C and Python 3
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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