Senior Cellular 5G/4G Firmware Engineer

Role Overview

Join a dynamic modem team at Apple as a Senior Cellular 5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Engineer. This role involves creating advanced embedded firmware that enhances performance across various wireless systems, ultimately improving user experiences in Apple products.

Experience Level

This position is designed for experienced professionals with a robust background in hardware control and firmware development, particularly within 4G and 5G environments.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Cellular Firmware Engineer, you will:

• Implement key 3GPP protocols and efficient control/data path processing algorithms.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to refine signal processing algorithms.
• Design firmware architecture for mobile wireless communications systems.
• Assist in creating pre-silicon emulation systems and virtual platforms.
• Develop methodologies and best practices for firmware implementation.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Experience in hardware control for physical layer 4G/5G data processing.
• Strong understanding of 3GPP protocols and digital signal processing algorithms.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming, along with familiarity with RTOS.
• Solid grasp of computer architecture, particularly HW/SW interfaces.
• Experience with silicon prototyping and embedded systems debugging.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is mandatory.