Job Description
System Validation Software Engineer
**San Diego, California, United States**
**Hardware**
**Summary**
Posted: **May 20, 2025**
Weekly Hours: **40**
Role Number: **200605447**
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 Apple and with various contract manufacturers. Your proficiency in writing and debugging software across diverse hardware platforms will be instrumental in your success. Are you ready for your next challenge?
**Description**
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, debugging, and maintaining internal software running on a diverse range of Apple products. You will be tasked with validating all modules in the system are functional with an emphasis on the camera modules. You will have opportunities to collaborate with a diverse array of cross- functional teams, including Hardware Engineering and Software Engineering. You will engage with various products from the early development stages through mass production, where your contributions will directly influence hardware quality and end-user experiences.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ BS in CS/CE/EE and
+ 3+ years of significant work experience
+ Experience with building embedded system architectures and using high speed interfaces such as USB and PCIe
+ Validated task management
+ Effective interpersonal skills
+ Experience with Python/Lua/Bash
+ Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience validating camera performance in system
**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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant ( .
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant ( .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
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