Software Engineer - Systems (DFT Initiative)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

5h

About The Position

This is an opportunity to develop software tools that control and automate hardware testing. You'll work on designing & building maintainable software that directly interfaces with test hardware and equipment. This isn't high-level application software—it's hands-on software engineering focused on creating tools that manage the actual execution of hardware tests. If you enjoy hands-on software development with clear real-world impact, and you're interested in the intersection of software and hardware testing, this role offers meaningful work with tangible results.

Requirements

• BS EE or CS 7+ years experience
• Understanding of software design principles including design patterns, separation of concerns, and writing maintainable code
• Proficiency in C++ for systems-level development and integration
• Proficiency in one higher-level programming language such as Python or similar for application-level development
• Proficiency in one scripting language (Lua preferred)
• Experience in designing databases
• Solid grasp of object-oriented design principles including encapsulation, polymorphism, inheritance hierarchies
• Ability to read and interpret schematics to understand circuit behavior and identify relevant test points
• Understanding of server-client architecture and socket programming for building networked test systems

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts including voltage, current, digital logic fundamentals, and signal integrity—enough to understand hardware constraints and test requirements
• Ability to read and interpret schematics to understand circuit behavior and identify relevant test points
• Practical familiarity with Objective-C code, able to read and work with existing Objective-C implementations
• Familiarity with Linux user space applications, including system calls, process management, inter-process communication, and performance profiling
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to decompose complex systems into manageable components
• Quickly adapting to different code bases and technologies to identify and implement effective software solutions across our testing infrastructure
• Experience with test automation or testing frameworks
• Knowledge of hardware-software co-design considerations
• Interest in exploring AI applications in testing and automation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level