5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Specialist

2 weeks ago


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

As a 5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer at Apple, you will be part of a team responsible for crafting and productizing powerful cellular SoCs. Your primary focus will be on designing and developing validation frameworks for the 4G/5G firmware, as well as building test automation of 4G/5G UEs, test simulators, and test gNodeBs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop validation frameworks for the 4G/5G firmware
  • 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
Requirements
  • Minimum BS and 3+ 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 validated 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
Benefits

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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 are eligible for 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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