WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer. The role involves optimizing PHY components, implementing DSP algorithms, and collaborating on wireless communication systems. Candidates should possess a BS degree with over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in wireless communication design and integration.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Educational reimbursement

Stock programs

Potential bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in wireless communications preferred.
• Proven experience in PHY layer design and integration.
• Familiarity with chip-level bring-up and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate PHY components for wireless systems.
• Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal processing.
• Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up and validation.

Skills

DSP concepts

Wireless communication protocols

Python programming

Troubleshooting

Verification skills

Education

BS degree

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

As a WSoC integration and validation engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and optimization of physical layer (PHY) components in wireless communication systems. Your role will involve chip-level bring-up and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions.

Description

• Design, integrate, and validate PHY layer components for wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB).
• Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal modulation, demodulation, filtering, and error correction to enhance wireless performance.
• Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up, including power-on testing, debugging, and validation of PHY interfaces, PHY/RF/MAC functionalities, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues at the chip level, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Design, execute, and automate directed PHY/MAC testing scripts, which control and set up RF test equipment and RF chips.
• Validate and characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside RTL, PHY, RF, MAC, and board designers.
• Bring-up and take to production state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication system algorithms for different wireless connectivity applications.
• Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test results; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree with 10+ years relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in wireless communications, with a strong focus on PHY layer design and integration.
• Solid understanding of DSP concepts and experience with implementing DSP algorithms in real-time systems.
• Experience with chip-level bring-up, including familiarity with tools and techniques for hardware debugging.
• Experience with PHY/RF/MAC verification.
• Experience with RF parametric testing such as EVM, ACPR, Rx sensitivity, and blocker testing.
• Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and DMMs.
• Python programming skills are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB, or others.
• Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.

At Apple, base pay is part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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