
RFIC Test Engineer
Required skills
- RFIC
- Test Engineer
- RF test development
- reporting
- Python
- Perl
- TCL
- C++
- RF test equipment
- network analyzer
Nice to have
- RF background
- RF systems fundamentals
- RF PCB board design
- RFIC design
- simulation
- verification
Role summary
The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into sophisticated wireless SoCs. This role involves performing tests, debugging, and measurements for RF SOC IP. The ideal candidate will have a BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience, with expertise in RF test development, scripting (Python, Perl, TCL, C++), and RF test equipment. Knowledge of RF, PLL, and wireless systems measurements is also required. Preferred qualifications include an MS, strong RF background, and experience in RF PCB design, RFIC design, and SOC design.
Description
The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into sophisticated wireless SoCs. Our transceivers have powered wireless connectivity solutions for Apple wearable products, enabling the smallest form factor at the lowest power envelope. You will have the opportunity to do innovative development in transceiver design while working closely with systems and product teams at Apple! In this role, you will be part of an RFIC design team and perform the tests, debugging, and measurements for RF SOC IP. Would you like to join us and become part of this diverse team?
Minimum Qualifications
BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting. Scripting and debugging knowledge in any of the following: Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or equivalent. Solid understanding of RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, etc.). Good knowledge of RF, PLL, and general wireless systems measurements (i.e., IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, lock time, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
MS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Strong RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals. Some experience in RF PCB board design, debugging, and development. Exposure to RFIC design and simulation/verification. Exposure to SOC design and simulation/verification.
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
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