5G/4G Cellular Layer1 Control Firmware Engineer
Job Description
SummaryPosted: Sep 12, 2024
Role Number:200567679
Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what's considered feasible. As part of an extraordinary modem team, you'll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You'll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you'll help us innovate new cellular technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you'll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. As a Cellular Physical Layer Firmware Engineer on this team, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for designing and productizing pioneering cellular SoCs. This position requires someone willing to learn or already familiar with all aspects of embedded software development, that thrives in a multi-layered multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.
Description
- Specify, design, and implement PHY L1 firmware of an innovative mobile wireless communications system. - Implement key scheduling and control processing in tight timelines, latency, and energy constraints. - Work with Software designers to define interfaces to protocol stack, MAC/RRC, and required processor subsystems. - Assist in developing pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon L1 FW design and verification. - Evaluate and implement groundbreaking tools for build, formal verification, and testing. - Define methodologies and standard methodologies.
- Minimum BS.
- Proficiency with C and/or C++ programming.
- Understanding of computer architecture.
- Understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.
- Understanding of DSP or Wireless communications fundamentals.
- Knowledge and experience in embedded systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding memory-constrained Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
- Any prior studies or experience in wireless systems.
- Brief understanding of PHY L1 software/firmware in 3G/4G and/or 5G.
- Knowledge and experience of DSP programming or Matlab.
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 $55.64 and $83.75/hr, 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.
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