RF Firmware Engineer (f/m/d)
Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
Hardware
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Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you ready to be part of a team transforming wireless technology? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.
In this role, you will work with the team to develop the embedded systems for cellular RF transceivers and radio systems. You will work on the design, implementation as well as verification for our real-time control firmware with all aspects of embedded software development. This position requires a close collaboration with our system engineers, hardware developers, and system verification/integration engineers.
Key Qualifications
- Proven skills in low-level programming expertise using C++, C, and assembler, Embedded systems proficiency, 32-bit micro-controllers ISR, real-time processing, limited and shared resources
- Good skills in computer architecture, HW/SW co-verification, debugging using RTL simulation and SystemC environments as well as target HW
- Knowledge of signal processing is a plus
- Knowledge in mobile communications 2G/3G/4G and preferably in 5G would also be a plus
- Quality awareness with the passion to grow a healthy RF system
- Strong interests in problem-solving and a demeanor to convince people of their ideas as well as willingness toward novel technical directions are desired
- Proficient English language skills are required for this position
Description
We have built the best wireless hardware design team on the planet. We’re looking for a hardworking individual to join our team. We support WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, and new technologies. In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for challenging design and verification topics as a member of a cross-functional team of experts in a leading-edge technical environment. The position opens up the opportunity to gain a broad insight into leading-edge communications products.
- Specify, design, and implement the RF firmware architecture of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system.
- Develop and optimize the RF sequencing and RF processing algorithms, RF front end, and other RF components in a cellular system.
- Implement RF device drivers and control software for RF transceivers and RF front-end components with detailed timing requirements.
- Work with systems, RF silicon designers, and IC designers to define RF transceiver architecture, optimize for power, and support software computing requirements.
- Work with multi-functional teams to manage dependencies while driving the key Radio features.
- Verification of implemented firmware as well as investigations of critical RF issues in a multi-functional HW/FW working environment.
Education & Experience
A bachelor’s or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering/science, or equivalent is required.
Apple is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Additional Requirements
- This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G-K (https://www.feei.at/leistungen/informations-service/mindestlohne-und-gehalter-2019).
- The minimum salary pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement amounts to €60.214 gross per year for full-time employment. Actual salaries are oriented at current market salaries and take your qualifications and experience into account. A higher payment is negotiable depending on your expertise and skills.