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Apple Wireless Firmware Engineer 
United States, California, Irvine 
387550059

28.03.2024
Key Qualifications
  • We are looking for an extensive technical background in one or more of the following:
  • Hands-on experience and working knowledge of wireless systems and protocols such as LTE/NR/WiFi/Bluetooth
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to address technical issues during design, development and maintenance phases
  • Strong embedded SW fundamentals, including knowledge of design and development-flows, real-time constraints, concurrency, multi-processor systems, caching and virtual memory.
  • Deep understanding of data structures, object-oriented design, and system architecture in an embedded environment
  • Strong software engineering skills including design, development (using C, C++), scripting (Python), and debugging
  • Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces, register and interrupt programming, bare-metal software development, clock and power management.
  • Experience with configuration (GIT, Perforce) and release management, continuous integration, unit and regression testing.
  • Strong understanding of design strategies for maintainability, scalability, and code reuse.
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
  • Highly organized, motivated and passionate about driving results
Description
- Deep understanding of components/modules within wireless communication systems and the corresponding calibration and impairment reduction techniques- Develop methods/algorithms to alleviate hardware induced impairments by calibration, cancellation and other applicable techniques- PHY firmware architecture and design, including calibrations, real-time processing flows, collaboration with RF hardware, microcode, and MAC layer.- Develop highly efficient designs delivering outstanding performance, optimizing power and memory footprints while meeting hard-realtime latency requirements.- Debug real-time systems with limited visibility, working hands-on with development boards and lab equipment.- Collaborate with Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering teams to architect, define and implement innovative algorithms, calibrations, and protocols.- Support pre-silicon validation efforts, including simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.- Develop SoC test and calibration capabilities for chip, module, and product factories.- Support post-silicon bringup, validation, performance characterization, system integration and debugging.- Repeatedly measure and optimize results using various test harnesses- Automate calibration and verification processes
Education & Experience
BS plus 10 years of 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 $161,700.00 and $284,900.00, 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.