Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. is looking for an Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer to design and implement algorithms that utilize AI/ML principles. This role involves significant responsibilities, including developing firmware that is highly optimized for performance and memory usage.

Candidates should have a BS degree and at least 10 years of experience, along with strong programming skills in C and C++. Apple offers competitive base pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with bare metal control firmware.
• Experience leading complete firmware/software life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Implement algorithms such as power gating and tracking loops.
• Assist in pre-silicon emulation systems development.
• Evaluate tools for build and verification.

Skills

Deep understanding of firmware environments

C and C++ programming

Machine Learning algorithms

AI/ML architectural principles

Understanding of HW/SW interfaces

Education

BS in relevant field

Tools

RTOS

Python

Perl

Job description

Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Description

Design and implement algorithms using minimal memory and cycles with rigid real time deadlines. Use AI/ML as a tool for improved productivity and work on system architectures that implement algorithms using AI/ML principles.

Responsibilities

• 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 powerful tools for build, formal verification and test.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with design and implementation of bare metal control firmware which is highly optimized for cycles and memory.
• Deep understanding of the difference between design for a software platform and a highly constrained firmware environment.
• Experience leading feature delivery for a complete firmware/software life cycle.
• Experience architecting system level features.
• Fundamental facility with C and C++, compilers, build and source code control tools.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
• Some mainstream OS application-level development and Python or Perl scripting experience.
• Strong foundation in Machine Learning and Deep Learning:
• Experience with ML algorithms and deep learning architectures (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, Transformers).
• Experience using generative AI as a tool for design and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Theoretical understanding of the implementation of AI/ML Algorithms:
• In-depth knowledge of the mathematical foundations of various AI/ML algorithms and how to apply to parameter estimation algorithms.
• Understanding of HW architectures and programming models for how to target algorithms to AIML acceleration HW.
• Understanding of design for asymmetric multiprocessing solutions.
• Understanding of 5G and 4G 3GPP protocols.
• Some familiarity with wireless communications.
• Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
• Significant experience with memory constrained Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.