Firmware Verification Engineer

Firmware Verification Engineer

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something. Are you passionate about innovation and technical challenges? Join our elite modem team to develop sophisticated infrastructure and frameworks for validating embedded firmware that delivers unprecedented performance in Apple products. You'll collaborate across disciplines to integrate advanced hardware components into cohesive, high-performance designs.

Description

As a Firmware Verification Engineer, you'll be instrumental in our embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware efforts within a silicon design group focused on developing and productizing next-generation cellular SoCs. This role demands expertise across all aspects of embedded firmware verification, comfort working in a dynamic cross-functional environment, openness to technical debate, and adaptability to evolving requirements. Working alongside product development teams across Apple, you'll help push the boundaries of wireless system capabilities and enhance user experiences for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with component validation, firmware development, and systems engineering teams to build comprehensive firmware verification infrastructure, develop test cases, and validate end-to-end physical layer performance. Design and implement robust frameworks for 4G/5G firmware verification and validation. Partner with Systems and Firmware teams to validate both new features and existing functionality. Contribute to pre-silicon emulation systems and virtual platform development, utilizing these tools for firmware design and hardware verification. Verify critical protocol implementations, signal processing algorithms, and numerical computations within stringent timing, latency, and power constraints.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming. Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture, software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals. Strong analytical and debugging skills with proven ability to identify root causes and develop solutions in collaboration with firmware development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Coursework or exposure in basic digital communications and digital signal processing. Knowledge of 5G and 4G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations. Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms. Experience with compiler design, software optimization techniques, and performance profiling tools for embedded systems optimization. Experience with AI/ML to build workflows and tools for developing, verifying, and deploying production ready software with demonstrated ability to improve team productivity and development efficiency.

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.