Software Development Engineer in Test – Embedded Functional Safety

Summary

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200582545

Would you like to work on a dynamic team that is all about delivering an Apple-quality experience on some of the world’s most creative products? The Product System Quality team is responsible for the functional safety firmware verification for Apple products. From sensors to algorithms, this team ensures that safety and an Apple-quality experience are built into every product. This is a newly forming team, with lots of opportunities to set direction and expand scope. You will work in a fast-paced environment, interacting directly with development teams as well as Product Safety Engineering. The nature of the position requires strong technical and debugging skills, communication skills, and a focus on safety as a culture. Come join our team!

Description

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer in Test to join our team. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and safety of embedded systems in real-time multicore environments. You will develop and maintain tests used for safety-critical verification. Additionally, you will develop and maintain verification pipelines and traceability reporting toolchains to support both development and certification of safety-critical applications. This position requires both test development and infrastructure skills and will directly contribute to certification and first customer ship of new products. Core responsibilities include: – Creating test plans to verify requirements – Creating and maintain automated tests – Triaging test and test fixture failures – Working closely with software developers, hardware engineers, and system architecta – Demonstrating strong bug reporting and clear communication with management and multi-functional teams – Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated testing – Integrating with build systems to ensure efficient test execution and full traceability to requirements and source code – Conducting in peer code reviews, design discussions, and test planning – Supporting compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements – Maintaining a detail-oriented approach and focus on establishing and following processes – Contributing to the organization’s culture of safety

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Programming experience with C/C++, Python, and Shell scripting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, preferably in a functional safety area
• Strong understanding of software test and verification methodologies
• Experience with developing, testing, and debugging device drivers, firmware, other low-level software, embedded systems, or sensors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid OS fundamentals
• Proficiency in functional safety standards (DO-178, ISO 26262, IEC 60730, etc)
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing platforms
• Familiarity with NXP toolchains and development environments
• Experience with debugging tools (Lauterbach, Segger, or similar)

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.