Apple

Embedded Real Time Critical Control Firmware Engineer

Apple$120K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
  • Experience with bare metal control firmware development
  • Strong command of C and C++ programming languages
  • Understanding of high-speed communication subsystem interfaces
  • Familiarity with AI/ML algorithms and their application in firmware design
  • Knowledge of 5G and 4G 3GPP protocols
  • Experience in silicon prototyping and virtual platforms

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement algorithms with strict memory and cycle constraints
  • Utilize AI/ML to enhance productivity in embedded firmware development
  • Lead feature delivery across the firmware/software lifecycle
  • Architect system-level features for optimized performance
  • Collaborate within a fast-paced, multi-functional team environment
  • Adapt to evolving project requirements and openly debate ideas
  • Develop and refine embedded firmware for cellular SoCs

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of 5G/4G technology
  • Access to advanced tools and technology for firmware development
  • Involvement in the complete life cycle of product development
  • Potential for professional development and growth in emerging fields like AI/ML
Full Job Description
As an Embedded Firmware Engineer passionate about real time critical control on this team, 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. This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of embedded firm development, that thrives in a multifaceted multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.

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.

Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree. Understanding of design and implementation of bare metal control firmware which is highly optimized for cycles and memory. Understanding of the difference between design for a software platform and a highly constrained firmware environment. Understanding of leading feature delivery for a complete firmware/software life cycle. Understanding of architecting system level features. Fundamental facility with C and C++, compilers, build and source code control tools. 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. Foundational knowledge in Machine Learning and Deep Learning: ML algorithms and deep learning architectures (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) -AND- using generative AI as a tool for design and implementation.

Theoretical understanding of the implementation of AI/ML Algorithms: Knowledge of the mathematical foundations of various AI/ML algorithms and how to apply to parameter estimation algorithms -AND- 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. Understanding of silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms. Understanding of memory constrained Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.

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