Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted: 149 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer joins the silicon design group to focus on embedded 5G, 4G, and multimode cellular firmware. This role involves designing and implementing algorithms with minimal memory and cycles under rigid real-time deadlines, specifically for power gating, tracking loops, and spec-based physical layer procedures. The engineer will build validation frameworks, develop pre-silicon emulation systems or virtual platforms, and implement tools for formal verification and testing. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Perl scripting, alongside a deep understanding of computer architecture, high-speed communication subsystems, and memory-constrained RTOS environments. The role also requires knowledge of machine learning architectures like CNNs and Transformers, as well as 3GPP protocols to solve complex problems within the cellular SoC product space.

Skills

C C++ Python Perl RTOS 5G 4G 3GPP Machine Learning Deep Learning CNNs RNNs Transformers Firmware Bare Metal Pre-silicon Emulation Formal Verification Concurrent Programming Wireless Communications

What you'll do

Implement power gating, tracking loops, and spec-based physical layer procedures.
Develop algorithms optimized for minimal memory and cycles with rigid real-time deadlines.
Build validation frameworks to verify implemented firmware algorithms.
Develop pre-silicon emulation systems and virtual platforms for firmware design and hardware verification.
Integrate AI/ML principles into system architectures and use generative AI tools for development.
Evaluate and implement advanced tools for build processes, formal verification, and testing.
Design and implement bare metal control firmware for high-speed communication subsystems.

What we're looking for

A bachelor's degree is required.
Experience designing and implementing bare metal control firmware optimized for cycles and memory.
Proficiency in C, C++, compilers, build tools, and source code control systems.
Knowledge of computer architecture with a focus on HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
Experience in mainstream OS application development and Python or Perl scripting.
Foundational knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning architectures including CNNs, RNNs, and Transformers.
Ability to use generative AI as a tool for design and implementation.
Understanding of 5G/4G 3GPP protocols and wireless communications.

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