As a firmware engineer in the Wireless Connectivity Silicon Team at Apple, you will focus on the design, development, and bringup of innovative wireless silicon for various Apple products. This role requires creative and principled engineers who are experienced in low-level embedded firmware, particularly in wireless PHY-layer architecture and design. You will engage in the entire silicon production life-cycle, from pre-silicon validation to post-silicon bringup and performance characterization. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to products used by millions worldwide.

• Bachelor's degree with 3 plus years of industry experience.
• Fluency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Background in microcontrollers, SoCs, or embedded processors.
• Understanding of low-power design and performance optimization.
• Solid foundation in real-time operating systems concepts.
• Deep understanding of data structures and system architecture in an embedded environment.
• Experience using Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience in wireless systems and protocols such as LTE/NR/WiFi/Bluetooth.
• Familiarity with key PHY performance metrics.
• Experience with pre-silicon bringup and validation on FPGA and emulation platforms.

• Design and develop innovative wireless silicon for Apple products.
• Engage in pre-silicon validation using simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.
• Participate in post-silicon bringup and performance characterization.
• Integrate systems and debug issues during the silicon production life-cycle.
• Develop SoC test and calibration capabilities for chip, module, and product factories.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.