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Apple · 1 day ago

WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$127K/yr - $191K/yr

Apple is seeking a WSoC integration and validation engineer responsible for the integration and optimization of physical layer components in wireless communication systems. The role involves chip-level bring-up and Digital Signal Processing implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions.

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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

Qualification

Wireless communicationsDSP implementationChip-level bring-upPHY/RF/MAC VerificationRF parametric testingLab equipment proficiencyPython programmingConstrained random testingDebuggingWireless protocolsProblem solving

Required

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

Preferred

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
Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, DMM's
Python programming is highly desirable
Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB
Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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