Full-Time

Wsoc PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

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Apple

Apple

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells consumer electronics and software

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Fintech
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$121.9k - $183.6kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission

Mid, Senior

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
FPGA
Requirements
  • Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
  • Proven experience in wireless communications, with a strong focus on PHY layer design and integration.
  • Solid understanding of DSP concepts and experience with implementing DSP algorithms in real-time systems.
  • Experience with chip-level bring-up, including familiarity with tools and techniques for hardware debugging.
  • Experience with PHY/RF/MAC Verification.
  • Experience of RF parametric testing such as EVM, ACPR, Rx sensitivity, blocker testing, etc.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, DMM’s etc.
  • Python programming is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB or others
  • Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.
Responsibilities
  • Design, integrate and validate PHY layer components for wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB, etc.).
  • Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal modulation, demodulation, filtering, and error correction to enhance wireless performance.
  • Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up, including power-on testing, debug, and validation of PHY interfaces, PHY/RF/MAC functionalities and performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues at the chip level, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
  • Design, execute and automate directed PHY/MAC testing scripts, which control and setup RF test equipment and RF chips.
  • Validate and characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside RTL, PHY, RF, MAC, and board designers.
  • Bring-up and take to production state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication system algorithms for different wireless connectivity applications.
  • Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test result; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of technology products and services, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. The company also offers services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Apple's products work together seamlessly, providing users with a cohesive experience across devices. This integration is a key differentiator from competitors, as it allows for a smooth transition between hardware and software. Additionally, Apple has expanded into financial services with products like the Apple Card, which offers cash back on purchases, and a trade-in program that encourages device upgrades while promoting recycling. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership in the technology market by continuously innovating and enhancing user experiences, particularly in areas like spatial computing.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$619.1K

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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