Summary
Posted: Mar 29, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200535054
Would you like to join a creative engineering team committed to making Apple hardware more reliable? We're looking for a software engineer to develop tools that accelerate aging of Apple's next-generation hardware, to identify ways to improve durability. In this role, you'll develop a variety of software to evaluate the reliability of future Apple hardware - everything from stress cycling software to native apps. You'll work with Apple hardware and software engineering teams as well as our manufacturing partners. The data generated by these tools will be reviewed at an executive level and influence the design of future products. This is a hands-on work environment where engineers are self-motivated and support several projects concurrently. If you enjoy tinkering with microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) or embedded systems, you'll be right at home on our team! You will not be abstracted from the hardware or operating system: our software runs on prototype hardware, which is running a pre-release operating system. If this sounds like an exciting technical challenge, this may be the place for you... Come join our team!
Key Qualifications

• 4 years software engineering experience with at least one scripting language (e.g. Bash, Lua) and one compiled language
• Communicates effectively with engineering (hardware, software, firmware, mechanical), stakeholders, and leadership
• Extensive experience with Unix shells, utilities, and command line tools (e.g. sed, awk)
• Experience with (or strong curiosity about) developing software for prototype hardware
• Proficiency with software engineering practices (e.g. version control, code review, testing)

Description
- Develop scripts and software tools that accelerate aging and degradation of prototype hardware (similar to burnin/runin), working with the global Hardware Reliability team - Develop and automate data collection and processing tools that record and analyze large volumes of sensor data - Collaborate with manufacturing partners in China to run, debug, and validate our software - Develop and maintain internal user study software to influence lifetime usage models for Apple products
Education & Experience
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or relevant work 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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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.
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.