Software Development Engineer - Firmware

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Work with a team of component validation, integration, protocol test engineers, firmware developers and system engineers to build firmware verification test cases and end to end physical layer performance. Design and develop validation frameworks for the 4G/5G firmware. Design, develop, and implement test cases for the 4G/5G firmware and debug and analyze issues found during the testing. Build test automation of 4G/5G UEs, test simulators and test gNodeBs. Verify key protocol, signal processing and numerical algorithms with very tight time, latency and energy budgets. Work with Systems/Firmware teams to perform validation of new and existing features. Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and using them for pre-silicon firmware design and HW verification. Evaluate and implement powerful tools for build, formal verification and test. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Experience and/or education must include:

Using Python for developing back-end services, APIs, and test automation frameworks.

Using Docker to package applications and deploy them to the cloud.

Using Java and Groovy languages to develop Jenkins pipelines and plugins, with experience in open-source plugins.

Using Kubernetes to monitor and maintain cloud applications in scale.

Using JavaScript to create UI front-end.

Setting up CI pipelines for automated build/test/deploy workflows.

Applying engineering best practices such as unit testing, pre-release testing, and using separate release stages in order to maintain a high level of quality in all products.

Using MongoDB and SQL for data storage and management.

Using RabbitMQ for connecting scripts and services.

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 $159,268 - $210,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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