5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer (m/f/d)

Apple Inc.; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apple Inc. Munich seeks a 5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer to drive verification of 4G/5G firmware within a cross-functional team. You will design robust validation frameworks, implement test automation for UEs and OTA drops, and debug complex issues with firmware and systems teams.

The role requires expertise in 4G/5G PHY, protocol stacks, and automation interfaces, plus strong English communication and willingness to learn new architectures and tools.

Qualifikationen

• 4G/5G PHY and protocol stack expertise required.
• Experience with modem system test plans and feature releases.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G signaling and PHY test equipment and automation interfaces.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills; able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with source control tools.
• Ability to learn new architectures and frameworks quickly.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools for test optimization or data analysis.
• Fluent English language skills required.

Aufgaben

• Designing and developing robust validation frameworks and test cases for 4G/5G firmware.
• Implementing and maintaining test automation for 4G/5G UEs, test simulators, and carrier OTA drops.
• Verifying critical protocol, signal processing, and numerical algorithms under tight timing and energy budgets.
• Debugging and analyzing issues identified during testing with firmware and systems design teams.
• Evaluating and implementing advanced tools for building, verification, and testing processes.

Kenntnisse

4G/5G PHY

Modem test plans

4G/5G signaling

Debugging

Version control

Learning agility

AI/ML for testing

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical/Communications Eng or CS

Tools

Python

C/C++

Java

Jobbeschreibung

5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer (m/f/d)

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Description

Join Apple's innovative team where you will contribute to the development and verification of cutting-edge wireless technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of our 4G/5G firmware. You will be a key member of a cross-functional team, collaborating with component validation, integration, protocol test, firmware development, and system engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing robust validation frameworks and comprehensive test cases for 4G/5G firmware.
• Implementing and maintaining test automation for 4G/5G User Equipment (UEs), test simulators, and carrier OTA drops.
• Verifying critical protocol, signal processing, and numerical algorithms, ensuring performance within stringent time, latency, and energy budgets.
• Debugging and analyzing issues identified during testing, working closely with firmware development and systems design teams to drive resolution.
• Evaluating and implementing advanced tools for building, formal verification, and testing processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise in 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations.
• Demonstrated experience in Modem system test plan and feature release planning for 4G/5G functional and performance scenarios.
• Strong understanding of 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment, including their automation interfaces.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues and collaborate effectively with development/design teams for resolution.
• Proficiency with source code control tools.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new architectures and frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and techniques for test optimization, data analysis, or complex system verification.
• Fluent English language skills are required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or higher degree in Electrical and/or Communication Engineering and/or Computer Science, or a related field, paired with several years of relevant industry work experience.
• Experience with network emulators, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms would be a plus
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java) is beneficial.
• Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

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