Software Development Engineer - Firmware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Specify, design, and implement the RF firmware architecture of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system. Design, develop, and optimize the RF processing algorithms for transceivers, RF front end, antenna tuners, and other RF components in a cellular system. Implement RF device drivers and control software for RF transceivers and front-end components with precise timing requirements. Work with RF silicon design Specify, design, and implement the RF firmware architecture of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system. Work with systems and IC designers to optimize power optimization for all RF circuitry in the cellular system. Work with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies while driving the key Radio features. Perform verification of implemented firmware and investigate critical RF issues in a cross-functional HW/SW working environment. Investigate and debug standalone RF and cross-functional Cellular and RF issues. Investigate, design, and implement FW architecture to be able to meet the timing specifications needed between Cellular and RF. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 - $204,000/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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. You'll 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Education and/or experience must include the following skills:
• Utilizing C or C++ for firmware code reviews, including analyzing various code paths to create granular and extensive test plans.
• Utilizing Pre-Silicon environments like System-C to do both FW and hardware verification for new features.
• Understanding HW and SW interaction, including usage of Python, and C/C++.
• Usage of firmware/software debuggers like GDB.
• Using scripting languages and tools: Shell, Git, and Object-oriented programming.
• Utilize Python programming for developing testscripts for firmware quality testing.
• Utilizing CLANG and Coverity tools to perform Linting analysis in the C/C++ code.
• Utilize Unit test frameworks in order to verify firmware functionality.
• Testing software system functionality and build tools using Jenkins and Gerrit.

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