Software Engineering Systems
Apple · Cupertino, CA · Hardware
About this role
Apple is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Swift, Bash, Lua.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Cupertino, CA
- Department
- Hardware
- Posted
- May 9, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersThe 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.
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?
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>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.