Real-Time Firmware Engineer for Critical Control Systems

1 week ago


San Diego, California, United States Apple Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team at Apple, focusing on the development of sophisticated, high-performance embedded firmware for our products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement algorithms using minimal memory and cycles with rigid real-time deadlines
  • Implement algorithms such as power gating, tracking loops, and spec-based physical layer procedures
  • Build validation frameworks for validation of implemented algorithms
  • Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon FW design and HW verification
  • Evaluate and implement powerful tools for build, formal verification, and test
Requirements
  • Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with design and implementation of bare metal control firmware highly optimized for cycles and memory
  • Deep understanding of the difference between design for a software platform and a highly constrained firmware environment
  • Understanding of the use of data structures for deterministic and efficient reads and writes
  • Understanding of design for asymmetric multiprocessing solutions
  • Fundamental facility with C and C, compilers, build, and source code control tools
  • 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
  • Understanding of 5G and 4G 3GPP protocols a plus
  • Some familiarity with wireless communications a plus
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance

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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