As a Wireless Embedded Physical Layer Data Path Signal Processing Firmware Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the embedded 4G/5G/6G multimode cellular firmware development within a silicon design group. This position focuses on implementing cellular physical layer algorithms on specialized hardware while ensuring efficiency in power, performance, and cost. You will collaborate with systems engineers to refine signal processing algorithms and validate firmware against algorithmic references. The role requires a strong understanding of both hardware and software principles, particularly in the context of wireless communication.

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms using special purpose digital/vector signal processing hardware or wireless physical layer channels.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.
• Fundamental facility with C and C++, compilers, build, and source code control tools.
• Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture with emphasis on HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
• Some scripting experience in Python for developing automation tooling.
• Understanding of 3GPP cellular standards, particularly 4G/5G physical layer aspects.
• Familiarity with digital and wireless communications.
• Significant experience with memory constrained Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and generative AI.

• Implement cellular physical layer algorithms on digital/vector signal processors with tight time, latency, memory, and energy budgets.
• Work with systems engineers to refine signal processing algorithms for efficient firmware and hardware execution.
• Specify, design, and implement the firmware architecture for superior power, performance, and cost.
• Analyze, refine, and implement fixed-point firmware and validate bit-exactness to the algorithmic reference.
• Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems and use them for verification.
• Evaluate and implement groundbreaking tools for build, formal verification, and testing.
• Define methodologies and standard processes.

• 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.