Software Development Engineer - Factory Test Station

Full job description
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something. The Operations SWE team is a part of Manufacturing Systems Infrastructure team and is responsible for developing infrastructure and manufacturing solutions used to create and service future Apple products. The Operations SWE Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in software development. In this position, the candidate’s primary responsibility will be designing and developing solutions on both our production lines and within our testing equipment, while collaborating closely with other Apple development software, hardware and testing teams. The Ops Software Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining and improving existing software solutions.

Description

Work cross functionally to define requirements. Work alongside developers to define architecture design. Develop scalable software and be comfortable in Design reviews. Develop Unit test plan and work closely with QA team to help develop integration plan. Work with QA team to help debug production issues. Should be well versed with Git and bug tracking systems - can comfortably use them in day to day development processes. Provide constructive feedback for testability and suitable solutions relying on data to explain technical decisions.

Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in object oriented programming language
Experience of factory environment front-line facing or manufacturing technical issue trouble shooting or app development experience for manufacturing
In depth knowledge of operating system eg Unix and/or Linux
Excellent debugging skills: ability to quickly recognize patterns in failures
Ability and willingness to travel upto 30% (domestic and international)
Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, shell scripts, etc.
Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP HTTP or RS232 , UART industrial communication protocol.
IoT Platforms experience such as NFC, Bluetooth for connectivity and communication.
Proficient in using a variety of productivity tools and programming languages.
Understand basic electronics knowledge.
Skills in developing and debugging firmware for embedded devices, including knowledge of cross-compilation, flash programming, and peripheral interfaces.
Knowledge of security principles and practices.
Proficiency in data handling techniques, data analysis, and visualization tools for databases and big data platforms.
Prior experience in manufacturing software and robotic solutions is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Read more