SummaryPosted: Nov 26, 2024Role Number:200581012Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible. As part of a world class modem team, you’ll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You’ll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new cellular technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product? As a Cellular RF Software/Firmware Engineer, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for designing and productizing innovative cellular SoCs! This position requires someone comfortable will all aspects of embedded software development, that thrives in a dynamic multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.DescriptionDescription- Specify, design, and implement the physical layer embedded software architecture of an innovative mobile wireless communications system. - Design, develop and optimize the Cellular Processing algorithms pertaining to Baseband and RF components in a cellular system. - Implement RF Control software in the baseband modem with precise timing requirements. - Work with Baseband & RF systems and hardware designers to define hardware function and software computing requirements. - Work with systems and IC designers to optimize power optimization for all RF circuitry in the cellular system. - Work with multi-functional teams to manage dependencies while driving the key Radio features.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.• Working experience in real-time embedded systems-related projects.• Understanding of design principles to meet tight real time deadlines a plus.• Excellent command of C and C++,and working experience with compilers, build and source code control tools.• Proficiency with debugging in embedded software systems. Familiarity with JTAG and ETM Trace tools.Key QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications• Knowledge of communication theory, Wireless standards, Radio architecture, and Interfaces.• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals.• Solid understanding of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of wireless communication systems.• Knowledge of mobile communications in 4G/5G 3GPP protocols and PHY layer radio aspects.• Experience with using RF Test equipment for RF validation, RF Calibration and debugging a plus.• Knowledge of Control aspects of RF transceiver and RF front end components for 4G/5G Control path processing.Education & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore