As an Embedded FW Engineer the individual will be a core member of a Wireless SoC firmware team with emphasis on PHY bring up RF calibrations signal processing algorithm implementation and performance tuning - Work closely with product SW and manufacturing teams to provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet productization needs. Develop SoC test and calibration capabilities for wafer module and system factories.- Collaborate with RF/Radio design DVT PHY and System engineering teams to architect define and implement innovative algorithms calibrations and protocols.- Debug realtime systems with limited visibility working hands-on with development boards and lab equipment.- Support pre-silicon validation efforts including simulation emulation and FPGA prototyping.- Support post-silicon bringup validation performance characterization system integration and debug.
BS and 3 years of relevant industry experience
Embedded systems knowledge including:
Multi Thread Environment.
Interrupt thread processing/latency.
Multi core environment.
HW/FW semaphores/resource management.
Strong background in embedded FW development using C and assembly languages familiarity with ARM CPUs and its internals.
Good understanding of embedded wireless communication systems Radio and PHY fundamentals and key RF performance metrics.
Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms.
Understanding python match library like numpy/SciPy and how to convert it to embedded C.
Understanding difference between fix point and floating points and how to make arithmetic tradeoff and simplify embedded usage.
Experience with low-level hardware interfaces register and interrupt programming bare-metal software development clock and power management.
Solid understanding of basic embedded concepts such as RTOS concurrency multi-processor systems.
Fluency in using lab equipment such as logic analyzers oscilloscopes network analyzers spectrum analyzers signal generators power meters etc.
Experience implementing diagnostics manufacturing tests and protocol compliance software.
Knowledgeable of industry standards for wireless communications such as Bluetooth WLAN ZigBee UWB is a plus.
Proficient in at least one of the scripting languages such as Python Perl or Tcl.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
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 $139500 and $258100 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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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