Software Development Engineer - Firmware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Design and implement algorithms using minimal memory and cycles with rigid real-time deadlines. Implement algorithms such as power gating, tracking loops, spec based physical layer procedures. Build validation framework for validation of implemented algorithms. Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon FW design and HW verification. Evaluate and implement groundbreaking tools for build, formal verification, and testing. Perform cellular physical layer 4G and 5G 36.213 and 36.214 specification procedures realize in firmware on embedded multicore architectures. Design and develop firmware for cellular channel scheduling, tx power control and rf control. Design and develop Python-based test benches to test the same functionalities. Optimize the C code to meet tight timing requirements. Domestic and International Travel Required, 10%. 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 $155,702 - $210,100/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.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• Education and/or experience with each of the following:
• Low-level programming using C++, C, and assembler.
• Experience in Embedded systems, 32-bit microcontroller ISR, real-time processing, and limited and shared resources.
• Experience in Computer architecture, HW/SW co-verification, debugging on SystemC environments and target HW.
• Working with software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals.
• Utilizing High-level programming languages such as Python.
• Debugging in embedded software systems.
• Utilizing JTAG and ETM Trace tools.
• Using different algorithms and data structures, including sorting algorithms and linked lists.
• Following the object-oriented concepts of data and function encapsulation and inheritance for better code management and verification.
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities, building schedulers, and handling concurrencies.

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