RF SoC Architect

RF SoC Architect

Do you have a passion for building innovative HW/SW for controlling modern RF transceivers? Do you enjoy hands-on, cradle-to-grave experience for building state-of-the-art cellular SoCs? In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in architecture stages, and work with various teams to design, implement, verify, validate, bring-up, and productize advanced transceiver architectures. As part of an elite RF architecture team, you will define HW and FW control systems for real-time control, transceiver calibration, and more. Join us and help to innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform the expectations!

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 cross-functionally with digital, analog, radio, verification, HW, SW, and FW teams.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 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. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.