Summary
Posted: Nov 12, 2024
Role Number:200578738
As an WSoC integration and validation technical lead, you will spearhead the integration and optimization of PHY and MAC layer components in wireless communication systems. Your role focuses on verifying RTL code on emulation platforms, ensuring robust PHY/MAC layer performance, and achieving optimal hardware-software integration. You are expected to have a deep technical background in wireless protocols, RTL design verification, as well as expertise in PHY/MAC integration and validation in complex wireless environments. You will bring in-depth expertise in chip-level bring-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance, reliable, and scalable wireless connectivity solutions.
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Description
- Lead and drive the end-to-end integration and validation of various SOC blocks, including Bluetooth/NB/UWB PHY/MAC, proprietary HW Accelerators, etc. - Design and conduct RTL verification through emulation and FPGA platforms, covering both functional correctness and performance metrics. - Define and implement advanced test strategies, methodologies and frameworks to validate PHY/MAC integration. - Identify, troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks for PHY/MAC systems at the RTL, hardware, and system levels. - Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, validation reports, and issue logs for RTL and PHY/MAC integration efforts. - Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers in validation methodologies and debugging best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS with 20+ years relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Expertise in RTL design (Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL) and RTL verification methodologies.
- Experience with chip-level bring-up, including familiarity with tools and techniques for hardware debugging.
- Experience with RTL/PHY/RF/MAC Verification.
- Strong coding skills in C/C++, Python, and scripting languages for test automation.
- Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB or others
- Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $207,800 and $378,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.