OS Charging Software Engineer

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200468082

Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience! Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices! We are looking for an exceptional software engineer to design and implement wired and wireless battery charging software and firmware for the next generation Apple products. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of passionate & smart individuals. You will be required to explore novel system power and battery management software algorithms and ship them into our products. The influence of the proposed innovations will span across system architecture, hardware, kernel drivers, firmware, and global system behavior, striving to satisfy both word class system performance and power delivery constraints at the same time.

Key Qualifications

Excellent programming skills with knowledge of C/C+.
Strong understanding of operating systems, hardware, and embedded systems.
Proven experience in writing complex kernel drivers and embedded firmware.
Collaborates well with cross functional engineering teams.
Passionate about new technology bring-up with hardware/software dependencies.

Description

We are looking for an extraordinary software engineer to lead, design and implement wired and wireless battery charging software features in Apple products. You will work with Hardware, Systems and other cross-functional teams and lead the bring-up and development of charging features from pre-silicon to commercialization. The position requires high level thinking to architect code solutions along with low level programming and excellent communications and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Working on this technology you will have the opportunity to have a major impact on the implementation and quality of Apple's next generation products. Our environment fosters innovation and rapid product iteration within a creative solution space.

Education & Experience

B.S., M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

Preferred skills and experience:
- 2+ years of industry experience developing device drivers and/or hardware bring-up.
- Proven C/C++ skills are required.
- Hands on experience with IOKit or micro-controller development a plus.
- Comfortable reading schematics and working with logic analyzers and/or oscilloscopes.
- Knowledge of computer and/or smartphone system architectures. Familiarity with modern power management techniques.
- Familiarity of battery management algorithms.
- Knowledge of control system theory
- Experience with IOKit drivers on macOS or iOS.
- Familiarity with wireless charging standards such as Qi (WPC) or PMA.

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.