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Embedded 5G/4G Cellular Physical Layer Data Path Signal Processing Firmware Engineer joins the silicon design group to develop 4G/5G/6G multimode cellular firmware. The role involves implementing cellular physical layer algorithms on digital or vector signal processors while adhering to strict time, latency, memory, and energy budgets. Key responsibilities include interfacing with specialized cellular ASIC hardware to implement 3GPP channels such as PDCCH, PDSCH, and HARQ. Candidates will design firmware architectures, analyze fixed-point firmware for bit-exactness, and develop pre-silicon emulation systems. Required skills include C, C++, Python, and experience with compilers and source code control. The work focuses on solving complex signal processing problems like channel estimation, interference cancellation, and beam measurement within high-speed communication subsystems and memory-constrained Real Time Operating Systems.
Implement cellular physical layer algorithms on digital/vector signal processors within strict time, latency, memory, and energy budgets.
Develop firmware to implement 3GPP channels and procedures such as PDCCH, PDSCH, and HARQ.
Design and implement firmware architecture to optimize power, performance, and cost.
Analyze and implement fixed-point firmware while validating bit-exactness against algorithmic references.
Develop and use pre-silicon emulation systems and virtual platforms for firmware verification.
Create and evaluate tools for build processes, formal verification, and automated testing.
Refine signal processing algorithms with systems engineers for efficient hardware and firmware execution.
What we're looking for
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms on special purpose hardware or wireless physical layer channels by interfacing to special purpose hardware.
Deep understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.
Fundamental facility with C, C++, compilers, build tools, and source code control tools.
Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
Solid understanding of computer architecture with emphasis on HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
Some scripting experience with Python for developing automation tooling.
Understanding of 3GPP cellular standards, digital/wireless communications, RTOS, and machine learning concepts (preferred).
C
C++
Python
Digital Signal Processing
Firmware
RTOS
3GPP
4G
5G
6G
Fixed-point
Machine Learning
Emulation Systems
Virtual Platforms
Source Code Control
Formal Verification
C
C++
Python
Digital Signal Processing
Firmware
RTOS
3GPP
4G
5G
6G
Fixed-point
Machine Learning
Pre-silicon Emulation
Virtual Platforms
Source Code Control
Linear Algebra
C
C++
Python
Digital Signal Processing
RTOS
3GPP
4G
5G
6G
Firmware
Fixed-point
Machine Learning
Formal Verification
Emulation Systems
Virtual Platforms
Source Code Control