Software Engineering Systems

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 4+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

The Product Integrity group is seeking a System Validation Software Engineer to help validate and debug future products. As part of the OS Diagnostics team, you will be responsible for crafting and maintaining software applied for characterizing, calibrating, and testing novel hardware. Your duties will also include debugging software and hardware independently and multi-functionally, and working with numerous other teams within company and with various contract manufacturers. Your proficiency in writing and debugging software across diverse hardware platforms will be instrumental in your success.

Description

In this role you will develop firmware and drivers for common firmware interfaces, chipsets, communications protocols and various SoC IPs. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis of devices, helping with new technology exploration and proof of concept development. This is a highly multi-functional role and you'll work closely with various teams, like EE, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, QA, Factory, Manufacturing and Operations. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, are you ready for your next challenge?

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

4 - 5 years of validated experience in a similar role.

Experience with Python/Lua/Bash

Understanding and experience with ARM platform and architecture/instruction set.

Experience with one or more of the standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe, MIPI, LPDP)

Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Familiar with C++/Objective-C/Swift

Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lid, etc.

Able to comprehend hardware specs and schematics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About this role

Summary

Develop and debug firmware, drivers, and testing software for hardware validation across diverse platforms.

Job title

System Validation Software Engineer

Experience level

4-5 years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Candidates must be located in Cupertino; remote allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonluabasharm architecturehardware protocolsunix/linuxmacos

Preferred skills

c++objective-cswiftdebuggershardware schematicscommunication

Specializations

firmwaredrivershardware testingdiagnosticsplatforms
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

Hybrid City