5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer

Summary

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Role Number:200574561

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Description

In this role, you will 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. You will design and develop validation frameworks for the 4G/5G firmware, as well as design, develop, and implement test cases for the 4G/5G firmware and debug and analyze issues found during testing. Our Firmware Verification and Integration Engineers build test automation of 4G/5G UEs, test simulators and test gNodeBs. You would verify key protocol, signal processing and numerical algorithms with very tight time, latency and energy budgets and work with Systems/Firmware teams to perform validation of new and existing features. You would assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon firmware design and HW verification. You would also evaluate and implement powerful tools for build, formal verification and test.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• In-depth understanding of 5G and 4G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations.
• Experience with firmware test plan and feature release planning for the 4G/5G functional and performance scenarios.
• Strong solid understanding of multiple 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment along with their automation interfaces.
• Strong analysis and debugging capabilities to be able to define issues and work with firmware development and systems design teams to close these issues.
• Fundamental facility with build and source code control tools.
• Versatile to learn new architecture and frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network emulators, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
• Strong understanding of automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, Java.

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.
  
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