SOC Power Management Software Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/23/2026 First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description

In this unique and highly visible role, you will be at the center of feature developments and system power optimizations. We work with hardware and system teams and lead the bring-up and development of SoC power management features from pre-silicon to final product commercial release. You will also be required to prototype and explore novel CPU/SoC power management schemes and work with design teams to influence future chip designs. The impact of the proposed innovations will span across CPU/SoC micro-architecture and driver design, striving to lead the future products to aggressive battery life targets.

Description

We are looking for an exceptional software engineer to lead, design and implement CPU and SoC power management software for Apple’s new product platforms! In this unique and highly visible role, you will be at the center of feature developments and system power optimizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Expertise in embedded software development (C or C++)
Expertise in writing and debugging complex OS device and kernel drivers
Experience in embedded SOC architectures and hardware/software dependencies
Experience in new platform or silicon bringup

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SOC and/or System Power Management.
Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and debugging skills
Highly professional, with the ability to deliver work on tight schedules
Excellent collaborative skills
Extraordinary written and verbal communication

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize CPU/SoC power management software from pre-silicon to product.

Job title

SOC Power Management Software Engineer

Experience level

expert level

Industry

technology

Location requirements

located in Cupertino, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CC++OS kernel driversembedded SOC architecturesplatform bringup

Preferred skills

SOC power managementsystem power managementdebuggingcollaborative skillscommunication

Specializations

power managementembedded softwarekernel driversSOC architecturesCPU
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City