Apple · 3 months ago
Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. As an Embedded Firmware Engineer passionate about real time critical control, 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 powerful cellular SoCs.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement algorithms using minimal memory and cycles with rigid real time deadlines
Use AI/ML as a tool for improved productivity and work on system architectures that implement algorithms using AI/ML principles
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Experience with design and implementation of bare metal control firmware which is highly optimized for cycles and memory
Deep understanding of the difference between design for a software platform and a highly constrained firmware environment
Experience leading feature delivery for a complete firmware/software life cycle
Experience architecting system level features
Fundamental facility with C and C++, compilers, build and source code control tools
Solid understanding of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems
Some mainstream OS application-level development and Python or Perl scripting experience
Strong foundation in Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Experience with ML algorithms and deep learning architectures (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, Transformers)
Experience using generative AI as a tool for design and implementation
Preferred
Theoretical understanding of the implementation of AI/ML Algorithms
In-depth knowledge of the mathematical foundations of various AI/ML algorithms and how to apply to parameter estimation algorithms
Understanding of HW architectures and programming models for how to target algorithms to AIML acceleration HW
Understanding of design for asymmetric multiprocessing solutions
Understanding of 5G and 4G 3GPP protocols
Some familiarity with wireless communications
Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms
Significant experience with memory constrained Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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