RF SoC Architect

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

3d

About The Position

As part of an elite RF microarchitecture team, you will architect HW and FW sub systems for real-time mission mode operation, online calibrations, power management, and more. You will closely collaborate with design and verification teams, RF and cellular systems teams, RFFW and RFSW teams, and system validation and compliance teams to define, design, implement, and bring up wireless systems that deliver best-in-class user experiences.

Requirements

• BS with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing embedded architectures using RISC/ARM processors, memory, fabric, and peripheral interfaces and optimizing for low power / low latency applications
• Ability to analyze and develop detailed models for RF transceiver control for both on chip and off chip components.
• Solid experience with Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for system development, modeling, simulation, efficient analysis, and automation scripting.
• Ability to work well across cross-functional teams including digital, analog, radio, verification, HW, SW, and FW teams.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• MSEE or Ph.D.
• Hands-on experience with RF transceiver or similar complex SoC development and bring-up is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in applying AI/ML techniques on real-world data sets to solve complex engineering problems.
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with microcontroller programming, HW/FW partitioning, modem architecture, hardware and software control, and FW development is a plus.
• Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and author microarchitecture specifications for cellular SoCs consisting of CPUs, accelerators, fabric, memory, peripherals, and interfaces.
• Map system and algorithm requirements to HW/FW partitions to ensure state-of-the-art design covering all aspects of the system including functionality and performance.
• Ensure IP blocks and the SoC meet and exceed functional, performance, latency, debug-ability requirements within power and area constraints.
• Develop simulation models to accurately capture architecture functionality, analog, digital, and FW interfaces,
• Play a critical role in pre- and post-silicon verification, validation, and assist in bring-up, and debug of silicon.
• This position requires strong collaboration with SoC, PHY, RF HW, RF FW, and SW teams to ensure the end-to-end system requirements are met.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees