Wireless SOC FW Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,300 - 210,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a SoC Firmware Engineer in San Diego, California. The successful candidate will join a dynamic Wireless SoC firmware team, crafting and implementing embedded software for System on a Chip bring-up and testing. Key responsibilities include providing system-level API functionality, resolving product issues, and supporting SoC design integration. Ideal candidates will have experience in embedded software development, low-level drivers, and familiarity with wireless communication standards. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded software development using C and assembly languages.
• Experience in performing low-level drivers and HW bring-up on FPGA.
• Experience writing scripts in languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product SW team to provide system-level API.
• Implement new product features for wireless protocol stacks.
• Provide support to the SoC design team for chip bring-up efforts.

Skills

Embedded software development

C and assembly languages

Low-level drivers

Python

Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB

Tools

FPGA

SoC Silicon hardware platform

Job description

Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a silicon design group with a critical impact on getting functional wireless products to hundreds of millions of customers quickly.

Description

As an SoC Firmware Engineer, you will be a core member of a Wireless SoC firmware team, with emphasis on hardware and system bring-up, drivers, network stack and support of other teams interacting within a Wireless SoC group. Responsible for crafting and implementing embedded software for System on a Chip (SoC) bring up and test. You will work closely with the Software Engineering team ensuring the quality of their firmware for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product SW team to provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet product requirements.
• Work closely with product test and protocol stack teams to resolve any issues arising as part of the product and interoperability testing
• Implement new product features as part of the development of wireless protocol stacks, device drivers, and diagnostics.
• Provide support to the SoC design team and assist internal SW/HW integration and initial chip and product bring-up efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded software development using C and assembly languages, familiarity with ARM CPUs and RTOS.
• Experience in performing low-level drivers and HW bring-up and validation on FPGA and SoC Silicon hardware platform, using test tools, and interacting with HW and SoC design teams.
• Experience writing scripts in languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience implementing diagnostics, manufacturing tests, and protocol compliance test software.
• Experience with power optimization implementation and related debugging in firmware.
• Experience with industry standards for wireless communications such as Bluetooth, WLAN, or UWB at MAC/PHY level and FW implementation.

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 $210,100, 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 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.

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