5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Specialist
2 days ago
As a 5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer at Apple, you will be part of an extraordinary modem team that crafts sophisticated embedded firmware to deliver unparalleled performance in our products. You will work across subject areas to transform improved hardware elements into a single, coordinated design.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with component validation, integration, protocol test engineers, firmware developers, and system engineers to build firmware verification test cases and end-to-end physical layer performance.
- Design and develop validation frameworks for the 4G/5G firmware.
- Design, develop, and implement test cases for the 4G/5G firmware and debug and analyze issues found during testing.
- Build test automation of 4G/5G UEs, test simulators, and test gNodeBs.
- Verify key protocol, signal processing, and numerical algorithms with very tight time, latency, and energy budgets.
- Work with Systems/Firmware teams to perform validation of new and existing features.
- Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon firmware design and HW verification.
- Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- In-depth understanding of 5G and 4G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations.
- Experience with firmware test plan and feature release planning for the 4G/5G functional and performance scenarios.
- Strong understanding of automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, Java (a plus).
- Strong solid understanding of multiple 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment along with their automation interfaces.
- Strong analysis and debugging capabilities to be able to define issues and work with firmware development and systems design teams to close these issues.
- Fundamental facility with build and source code control tools.
- Experience with network emulators, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms a plus.
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $166,600 and $296,300, 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.
Apple employees 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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