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Apple WSoC PHY/MAC Validation Integration Engineer United States, California, Sunnyvale 159446948
21.11.2024
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Description
- Design, integrate and validate PHY layer components for wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB, etc.).- Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal modulation, demodulation, filtering, and error correction to enhance wireless performance.- Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up, including power-on testing, debug, and validation of PHY interfaces, PHY/RF/MAC functionalities and performance.- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues at the chip level, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.- Design, execute and automate directed PHY/MAC testing scripts, which control and setup RF test equipment and RF chips.- Validate and characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside RTL, PHY, RF, MAC, and board designers.- Bring-up and take to production state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication system algorithms for different wireless connectivity applications.- Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test result; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS with 3+ years relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in wireless communications, with a strong focus on PHY layer design and integration.
- Solid understanding of DSP concepts and experience with implementing DSP algorithms in real-time systems.
- Experience with chip-level bring-up, including familiarity with tools and techniques for hardware debugging.
- Experience with PHY/RF/MAC Verification.
- Experience of RF parametric testing such as EVM, ACPR, Rx sensitivity, blocker testing, etc.
- Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, DMM’s etc.
- Python programming is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB or others
- Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.
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 $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
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