Software Development Engineer - Firmware

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 3 years experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Utilizing experience in Firmware Development for cellular system on chips.
• Embedded System Development working with digital control architecture, CPUs, interrupt handling and memory management.
• Developing cellular RF transceiver firmware using C and C++ programming languages.
• Developing the test framework and test cases to verify the firmware using Python programming language.
• Utilizing experience in debug of Hardware and Low-Level Software or Firmware for embedded applications.
• Utilizing experience in Wireless Communication Technologies with focus on 4G/5G Cellular communications.
• Utilizing knowledge and experience in Radio Frequency Fundamentals and relevant transceiver architecture.

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Specifying, designing, and implementing the RF firmware architecture of an innovative mobile wireless communications system. Designing, developing and optimizing the RF processing algorithms pertaining to transceiver, RF front end, antenna tuners and other RF components in a cellular system. Implementing RF device drivers and control software for RF transceivers and front-end components with precise timing requirements. Working with RF silicon designers to define RF transceiver architecture and supporting software computing requirements. Optimizing power optimization for all RF circuitry in the cellular system while working with systems and IC designers. Working with multi-functional teams to handle dependencies while driving the key Radio features. Working on verification of implemented firmware as well as investigations of critical RF issues in a cross-functional HW/FW working environment. 40 hours/week. 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 $139,500 - $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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