WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proven wireless communications experience, particularly in 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 and familiarity with hardware debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience with PHY/RF/MAC verification.
• Experience with RF parametric testing, such as EVM, ACPR, receiver sensitivity, and blocker testing.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and DMMs.
• Python programming skills.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, and UWB.
• Verification skills in problem solving, constrained-random testing, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and optimize physical layer (PHY) components in wireless communication systems.
• Perform chip-level bring-up and DSP implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure wireless connectivity solutions meet performance, compliance, and reliability goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior