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Sensing HW Embedded System Engineer

San Diego,California,United States

Hardware

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? Imaging and Sensing Incubation has a growing team that develops ideas and design solutions for user experience and new technologies for Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple watch, MacBooks, and more. Our team plays a key role in creating ideas and mechanical hardware for early systems that integrate new technology for demo, experience development, data collection and feature development. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp analytical skills of dedicated and inquisitive individuals. We have a collaborative, inclusive, and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. You will contribute your own unique talents by working with engineers, designers, and scientists to realize prototype concepts that synthesize electrical, mechanical and software components. Come, join us in crafting best-in-class solutions! Apple's Incubation team is seeking an experience firmware engineer to breathe life into high performance custom hardware systems that are essential to delivering future products & features to Apple’s Customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact Apple’s current and future product lines by delivering firmware and software that enables multi-functional teams to explore and develop computer vision, depth, imaging sensors, and system architectures. Let your talents shine while collaborating multi-functionally with world-class experts in electrical, optical, product design, and other software teams.

Description

• Firmware scoping, requirements definition, and architecture development - Negotiate requirements with multi-functional partners such as image signal processing, algorithms, or application teams - Partner with software, electrical, and system leads to define test requirements and plans - Document and present agreed upon firmware architecture to cross-functional partners and leadership - Coordinate work you're doing & dependencies with software partners to align with dynamic project goals - Collaborate with hardware teams on component selection and implementation details - Driver development for sensors and other peripherals on linux, iOS, or macOS based system - Design and implement firmware for both custom and 3rd party systems including optical, motion, and depth sensors - Coordinate and deliver API’s for automated test interfaces - Assist in bring-up, debug, test, calibration, and verification plans to ensure high quality systems are delivered - Coordinating multi-functional design & development, small- to medium-scale production, test & calibration, and support through the full system lifecycle

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing embedded system and hardware from concept to production

• Strong C, C++, Python programing design skills

• Ability to read and understand data sheets, schematics, and PCB layouts

• Experience working with hardware, interfacing with drivers and low-level code

• Ability to quickly pick up and own new concepts, rapid prototyping and to contribute with innovative solutions

• Excellent debugging, optimization, problem solving, hands on experience with HW test equipment

• Team player with excellent conversational and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills

• Familiarity with Microchip, ARM, RISC-V, STMicro, Microblaze, FPGA (Xilinx, Lattice) architecture

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Swift, Xcode, macOS, RTOS development is a plus.

Education & Experience

MS with 5+ years or BS with 7+ in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Additional Requirements

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 $166,600 and $250,600, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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)

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