WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

As a WSoC integration and validation engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and optimization of physical layer (PHY) components in wireless communication systems. Your role will involve chip-level bring-up and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions.

Description

• Design, integrate, and validate PHY layer components for wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB).
• Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal modulation, demodulation, filtering, and error correction to enhance wireless performance.
• Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up, including power-on testing, debugging, and validation of PHY interfaces, PHY/RF/MAC functionalities, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues at the chip level, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Design, execute, and automate directed PHY/MAC testing scripts, which control and set up RF test equipment and RF chips.
• Validate and characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside RTL, PHY, RF, MAC, and board designers.
• Bring-up and advance to production state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication system algorithms for various wireless connectivity applications.
• Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test results; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS with 10+ 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 implementing DSP algorithms in real-time systems.
• Experience with chip-level bring-up, including familiarity with hardware debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience with PHY/RF/MAC verification.
• Experience with RF parametric testing such as EVM, ACPR, Rx sensitivity, blocker testing.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs.
• Python programming skills are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB, or others.
• Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have opportunities for stock programs, benefits including medical, dental, retirement, discounted products, and educational reimbursements. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefits, compensation, and stock programs are subject to eligibility and other terms.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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