Full-Time

Firmware Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Apple

Apple

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells consumer electronics and software

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Fintech
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$115.7k - $174.2kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission

Junior, Mid

San Diego, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
FPGA

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BS plus relevant experience
  • Strong embedded SW fundamentals, including knowledge of design and development flows, real-time constraints, concurrency, and multi-processor systems, caching and virtual memory
  • Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces, register and interrupt programming, bare-metal software development, clock and power management
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and bringup innovative wireless silicon for Apple’s products
  • Familiarity with PHY firmware architecture and design, including calibrations and real-time processing flows
  • Collaborate with RF hardware, microcode, and MAC layer
  • Develop highly efficient designs delivering outstanding performance, minimizing power and memory footprints while meeting hard-realtime latency requirements
  • Debug real-time systems with limited visibility, working hands-on with development boards and lab equipment
  • Collaborate with Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering teams to architect, define and implement innovative algorithms, calibrations, and protocols
  • Support pre-silicon validation efforts, including simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping
  • Develop SoC test and calibration capabilities for chip, module, and product factories
  • Support post-silicon bringup, validation, performance characterization, system integration and debug
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong embedded SW fundamentals, including knowledge of design and development flows, real-time constraints, concurrency, and multi-processor systems, caching and virtual memory
  • Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces, register and interrupt programming, bare-metal software development, clock and power management
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

Apple Inc. designs 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 aspect that sets Apple apart from its competitors, as it allows for easy interaction between hardware and software. The company aims to enhance customer loyalty and sustainability through initiatives like the Apple Card, which offers cash back on purchases, and a trade-in program for old devices. Apple's goal is to continue leading the technology market by delivering high-quality products and services while driving innovation in areas like spatial computing.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$619.1K

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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What makes Apple unique

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  • Apple's spatial computing innovations provide immersive experiences without physical controllers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan