Software Development Engineer - Firmware

Role Number: 200652113-3543 Summary Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldnu2019t have imagined, and now, canu2019t imagine living without. Itu2019s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. Description APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Specify, design, and implement PHY L1 firmware for a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communication system. Implement critical scheduling and control processing within tight timelines while managing latency and energy constraints. Define interfaces to protocol stack, MAC/RRC, and required processor subsystems by working with Software Designers. Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for presilicon Ll FW design and verification. Evaluate and implement leading edge tools for build, formal verification, and testing. Define methodologies and standard methodologies. 40 hours/week. 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 $171,600 - $258,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Appleu2019s 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 Appleu2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youu2019ll 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 u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Minimum Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. + 5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: + FW/SW design/development for modem development. + Using C or C++ to write low-level code for hardware control, real-time data processing, and communication protocol implementation. + Utilizing Computer architecture to create efficient, reliable, and optimized software that fully leverages the hardware capabilities of the system. + System software, including operating system - memory/thread management, RTOS, and interrupt management. + Utilizing wireless communications and protocols, including understanding of 3GPP, satellite communications standards or TCP/UDP network related standards. + Using GDB, tracing and Visual Studio tool to debug embedded software systems. + Using Shell, Perl, or Python Scripting to write scripts for modem logs analysis and debugging. Preferred Qualifications + N/A Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (.

Created: 2026-03-30