Wireless SOC FW Engineer

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$121,900 - $183,600
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Consumer · Hardware

Description For Wireless SOC FW Engineer

Apple's wireless SOC organization is seeking a Wireless SOC FW Engineer to join their growing team. This role is critical in developing embedded software for System on a Chip (SoC) bring up and test. You'll work closely with the Software Engineering team to ensure firmware quality for manufacturability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with product SW team to provide system-level API and firmware functionality
  • Working with product test and protocol stack teams to resolve issues
  • Implementing new product features for wireless protocol stacks, device drivers, and diagnostics
  • Supporting the SoC design team and assisting with internal SW/HW integration and initial chip and product bring-up efforts

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong background in embedded software development using C and assembly languages
  • Familiarity with ARM CPUs and RTOS
  • Experience in low-level drivers and HW bring-up on FPGA and SoC Silicon hardware platforms
  • Skill in writing scripts in languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl
  • Experience implementing diagnostics, manufacturing tests, and protocol compliance test software
  • Knowledge of power optimization implementation in firmware (preferred)
  • Experience with wireless communication standards like Bluetooth, WLAN, or UWB at MAC/PHY level (highly desirable)

This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge wireless technologies that impact millions of users worldwide. You'll be part of a world-class, vertically integrated engineering team spanning various aspects of wireless silicon development.

Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, potential stock awards, and comprehensive benefits. Join Apple's innovative team and contribute to the next generation of wireless technology!

Last updated 24 days ago

Responsibilities For Wireless SOC FW Engineer

  • Work closely with product SW team to provide system-level API and firmware functionality
  • Collaborate with product test and protocol stack teams to resolve issues
  • Implement new product features for wireless protocol stacks, device drivers, and diagnostics
  • Support the SoC design team and assist with internal SW/HW integration and initial chip and product bring-up efforts

Requirements For Wireless SOC FW Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong background in embedded software development using C and assembly languages
  • Familiarity with ARM CPUs and RTOS
  • Experience in low-level drivers and HW bring-up on FPGA and SoC Silicon hardware platforms
  • Skill in writing scripts in languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl

Benefits For Wireless SOC FW Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for career advancement
  • Potential restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Potential relocation assistance

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