Apple · 4 days ago
Firmware Verification Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $181K/yrApple is a company where individual imaginations gather together to create innovative products and services. They are seeking a Firmware Verification Engineer to develop infrastructure and frameworks for validating embedded firmware, particularly in the realm of 5G/4G cellular technology, collaborating across disciplines to enhance user experiences worldwide.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with component validation, firmware development, and systems engineering teams to build comprehensive firmware verification infrastructure, develop test cases, and validate end-to-end physical layer performance
Design and implement robust frameworks for 4G/5G firmware verification and validation
Partner with Systems and Firmware teams to validate both new features and existing functionality
Contribute to pre-silicon emulation systems and virtual platform development, utilizing these tools for firmware design and hardware verification
Verify critical protocol implementations, signal processing algorithms, and numerical computations within stringent timing, latency, and power constraints
Use LLM capabilities to execute day-to-day tasks efficiently
Partner with internal and enterprise infra teams to come up with new workflows using LLM in improving efficiency and quality of overall verification
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming
Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture, software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals
Analytical and debugging skills with ability to identify root causes and develop solutions in collaboration with firmware development teams
Experience in using LLMs and MCPs
Proficiency in Python for automation and API development
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Coursework or exposure in basic digital communications and digital signal processing
Knowledge of 5G and 4G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations
Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms
Experience with compiler design, software optimization techniques, and performance profiling tools for embedded systems optimization
Experience with AI/ML to build workflows and tools for developing, verifying, and deploying production ready software with demonstrated ability to improve team productivity and development efficiency
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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