Embedded Firmware Engineer - Radio Driver

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their Wireless Connectivity Silicon Team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge firmware for wireless silicon, ensuring optimal performance and power efficiency. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the development of next-generation products. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that powers devices like smartphones and laptops. If you're passionate about embedded systems and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Stock programs

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in firmware engineering.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PHY firmware architecture for wireless silicon.
• Collaborate with teams on algorithms and protocols for performance optimization.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Wireless systems and protocols

Problem-solving skills

Embedded software fundamentals

Data structures

Object-oriented design

System architecture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Version control

CI

Testing

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer - Radio Driver

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Summary

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

Role Number: 200599382

At Apple, innovative thinking and insights can quickly translate into extraordinary products. We are seeking a highly skilled firmware engineer to join the Wireless Connectivity Silicon Team, responsible for designing, developing, and bringing up innovative wireless silicon for Apple products such as iPhone and Mac. Join us to solve challenging problems with a creative and collaborative team!

Description

We are looking for talented, creative, and disciplined engineers to contribute to the development of new silicon within a dynamic, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include:

1. Understanding wireless communication system components and modules.
2. Designing PHY firmware architecture, including calibrations, real-time processing, and collaboration with RF hardware, microcode, and MAC layer.
3. Developing efficient designs that optimize performance, power, and memory while meeting real-time requirements.
4. Debugging real-time systems using development boards and lab equipment.
5. Collaborating with Radio, MAC, and Systems teams on algorithms, calibrations, and protocols.
6. Supporting pre-silicon validation, simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.
7. Developing SoC test and calibration capabilities for manufacturing.
8. Supporting post-silicon validation, performance characterization, and system debugging.
9. Automating calibration and verification processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless systems and protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, or NR.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid embedded software fundamentals, including real-time constraints, concurrency, and multi-processor systems.
• Deep understanding of data structures, object-oriented design, and system architecture.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and debugging.
• Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces, register and interrupt programming, and power management.
• Experience with version control, CI, and testing.
• Knowledge of RF and analog components is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized, motivated, and eager to learn.

Pay & Benefits

The base pay range is $135,400 to $250,600, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, stock programs, discounts, education reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. For more info, visit EEOC Rights.