Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer
23 days ago Austin, TX
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Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high-quality, functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring at all levels - from junior to senior roles. As part of the Silicon Validation team, you will develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCs.
Description
Work closely with designers and architects to understand functional IP blocks and their use cases
Implement BSP and perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms
Develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCs
Debug and root-cause a variety of hardware and software issues
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ARM architecture
Familiarity with the Linux graphics stack (Mesa, Vulkan/OpenGL, GPU compute)
Experience validating GPUs with graphics and compute workloads, stress tests, or conformance suites (e.g., Vulkan CTS, igt-gpu-tools)
Knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, and file systems) and networking or storage subsystem architecture
Device driver development and support across one or more of the following: USB, networking, graphics, video, storage, and power management
Debugging skills in kernel space
Experience exercising and validating systems from user space, including knowledge of user space APIs
Experience porting and/or maintaining a Linux distribution for a platform
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in embedded Linux kernel development
Experience in C programming
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high-quality, functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring at all levels - from junior to senior roles. As part of the Silicon Validation team, you will develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCs.
Description
Work closely with designers and architects to understand functional IP blocks and their use cases
Implement BSP and perform software bring-up on pre- and post-silicon platforms
Develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCs
Debug and root-cause a variety of hardware and software issues
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ARM architecture
Familiarity with the Linux graphics stack (Mesa, Vulkan/OpenGL, GPU compute)
Experience validating GPUs with graphics and compute workloads, stress tests, or conformance suites (e.g., Vulkan CTS, igt-gpu-tools)
Knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, and file systems) and networking or storage subsystem architecture
Device driver development and support across one or more of the following: USB, networking, graphics, video, storage, and power management
Debugging skills in kernel space
Experience exercising and validating systems from user space, including knowledge of user space APIs
Experience porting and/or maintaining a Linux distribution for a platform
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in embedded Linux kernel development
Experience in C programming
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $142,300 – $263,300
- Posted: 23 days ago