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Apple Embedded 5G/4G Cellular ASIC Physical Layer Firmware Engineer United States, California, San Diego 182845996
13.06.2024
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Description
• Design interfaces and call flows for datapath processing• Lead others toward HW/FW tightly coupled feature delivery and support• Implement key 3GPP protocols and data path processing algorithms with very tight time, latency and energy budgets by interfacing to specialized cellular ASIC hardware. Examples of processing include 3GPP channels and procedures such as:PDCCH, PDSCH, PBCHPUCCH, PUSCH, PRACHUL/DL HARQWork with silicon designers to define HW interfaces, processors, bus, DMA, accelerator, and memory subsystems Specify, design, and implement the firmware architecture of an innovative mobile wireless communications systemAssist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon FW design and HW verification Evaluate and implement groundbreaking tools for build, formal verification and test Define methodologies and standard processes
Key Qualifications
- Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with hardware control for physical layer 4G/5G or other modem data path processing
- Understanding of 5G and 4G 3GPP protocols
- Deep understanding of software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals
- Fundamental facility with C and C++, compilers, build and source code control tools.
- Significant experience with memory constrained Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming
- Solid understanding of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high speed communication subsystems
- Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms
- Proficiency debugging embedded software systems. Familiarity with UARTs, JTAG, and oscilloscopes
- Some mainstream OS application level development and Python or Perl scripting experience
Education & Experience
Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
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 $161,700 and $284,900, 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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