Firmware Verification Engineer

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,300 - 181,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement for education

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Firmware Verification Engineer in San Diego to enhance its cellular firmware efforts. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to build comprehensive verification infrastructure and validating both new and existing functionalities. Ideal candidates should possess strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming, along with a bachelor's degree. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical coverage and employee stock programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming.
• Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture and software engineering principles.
• Analytical and debugging skills to identify root causes and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build firmware verification infrastructure.
• Design robust frameworks for firmware validation.
• Validate new features and existing functionality.
• Contribute to pre-silicon emulation systems.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Experience with LLMs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

LLM capabilities

Emulation systems

Testing frameworks

Job description

Overview

Summary 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

As a Firmware Verification Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in our embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware efforts within a silicon design group focused on developing and productizing next-generation cellular SoCs. This role demands expertise across all aspects of embedded firmware verification, comfort working in a dynamic cross-functional environment, openness to technical debate, and adaptability to evolving requirements. Working alongside product development teams across Apple, you'll help push the boundaries of wireless system capabilities and enhance user experiences for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with component validation, firmware development, and systems engineering teams to build comprehensive firmware verification infrastructure, develop test cases, and validate end-to-end physical layer performance.
• Design and implement robust frameworks for 4G/5G firmware verification and validation.
• Partner with Systems and Firmware teams to validate both new features and existing functionality.
• Contribute to pre-silicon emulation systems and virtual platform development, utilizing these tools for firmware design and hardware verification.
• Verify critical protocol implementations, signal processing algorithms, and numerical computations within stringent timing, latency, and power constraints.
• Use LLM capabilities to execute day-to-day tasks efficiently.
• Partner with internal and enterprise infra teams to come up with new workflows using LLM in improving efficiency and quality of overall verification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming.
• Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture, software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals.
• Analytical and debugging skills with ability to identify root causes and develop solutions in collaboration with firmware development teams.
• Experience in using LLMs and MCPs.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and API development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Coursework or exposure in basic digital communications and digital signal processing.
• Knowledge of 5G and 4G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations.
• Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
• Experience with compiler design, software optimization techniques, and performance profiling tools for embedded systems optimization.
• Experience with AI/ML to build workflows and tools for developing, verifying, and deploying production ready software with demonstrated ability to improve team productivity and development efficiency.

Pay & Benefits

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 $120,300 and $181,200, 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. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.