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

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$120,300–$210,100 / yr
Posted
57 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · 5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer

Join Apple's dynamic team as a Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer, focusing on the development and verification of 4G/5G firmware to ensure high-quality performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including component validation, integration, protocol test, firmware development, and system engineering to design robust validation frameworks and comprehensive test cases. Your daily tasks include implementing and maintaining test automation for UEs, simulators, and carrier OTA drops, while also verifying critical protocols and algorithms within strict performance constraints. You will debug complex issues, collaborate with development teams, and evaluate advanced tools for build, formal verification, and testing processes. Essential skills include a strong grasp of wireless communication theory, digital signal processing, and programming in C/C++ or Python, along with experience using source code control tools and AI/ML techniques for test optimization.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop robust validation frameworks for 4G/5G firmware.
  • Implement test automation for 4G/5G UEs, simulators, and carrier OTA drops.
  • Verify critical protocol algorithms and ensure performance within strict budgets.
  • Debug issues during testing and work with development teams to resolve them.
  • Evaluate and implement advanced tools for build, formal verification processes.

What we're looking for

  • Strong understanding of wireless communication theory, including modulation, channel coding, and digital signal processing.
  • Experience with 4G/5G physical layer protocols and configurations, including knowledge of 3GPP standards.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar for test automation and validation frameworks.
  • Expertise in debugging complex issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML tools for optimizing tests and analyzing data in wireless communication systems.
  • Ability to quickly learn new architectures and adapt to evolving technologies in the field of 5G/4G firmware development.

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