What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cellular 4G/5G Firmware Power Verification Engineer position at Apple?
Summary
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Role Number:200449307
Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? As part of an outstanding modem team, we'll craft powerful embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before! We'll work across subject areas to transform improved hardware elements into a single, coordinated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new wireless systems 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! As a Cellular 5G/4G Firmware Power Verification Engineer, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing groundbreaking cellular SoCs. This position requires someone comfortable will all aspects of embedded firmware verification, that thrives in a multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on requirements.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum BS and 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience on working with power optimization methodologies as well as hands-on experience with power measurement tools, preferably in cellular technologies
- Ability to work multi-functionally with different teams implement power verification test plan that will help achieve the outstanding modem targets
- Knowledge in wireless systems, 4G/5G physical layer, protocol stack and procedures, power measurement and modem architecture, in particular C-DRX, Airplane modes, different sleep idle state transitions
- Validated understanding of different interfaces like PCIe, USB, MPHY based RF-BB interconnects, frequency and voltage management and clocking schemes
- Understanding of SoC architectures, Fabrics, DDRs and DMAs will be an added plus
- Shown track-record of innovation and hands-on experience in power measurement setup and test methodology
- Strong understanding of automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, C/C , Java (a plus)
- Strong understanding multiple 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment along with their automation interfaces
- Experience with network emulators, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms a plus
Description
Work closely with the product teams to define, implement and complete power test plan according to cellular modem power requirements
Study and analysis of post-Silicon power measurement data and waveforms to debug issues and identify potential optimization opportunities
Design, setup and maintain power test platforms including integration & bring up DUT
Active participation in modem power measurement, solving and optimization
Work with system engineers and FW developers to understand details of system design, modem architecture and FW implementation to give to power optimization, issue triaging & debugging
Education & Experience
Minimum BS and 10 years of relevant industry experience
Additional Requirements
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 $161,700.00 and $284,900.00, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Salary : $161,700 - $284,900
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