{"id":2991099,"url":"https://alion.io/job/apple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd","title":"5G/4G Physical Layer Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer (m/f/d)","company":{"id":12,"name":"Apple","domain":"apple.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/apple","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Apple Jobs","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":90,"open_postings":844,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.188,"repost_share":0.002,"time_to_fill_p50_days":92,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Munich, Germany"],"countries":["DE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":105000,"max_usd":211000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":41},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":true},{"name":"Java","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T16:03:36Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T20:23:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":49,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":49},"description":"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.\nDescription\nJoin Apple's innovative team where you will contribute to the development and verification of cutting-edge wireless technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Verification and Integration Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of our 4G/5G firmware. You will be a key member of a cross-functional team, collaborating with component validation, integration, protocol test, firmware development, and system engineering teams.\nMinimum Qualifications\nExpertise in 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer and protocol stack procedures and configurations.\nDemonstrated experience in Modem system test plan and feature release planning for 4G/5G functional and performance scenarios.\nStrong understanding of 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment, including their automation interfaces.\nExcellent analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues and collaborate effectively with development/design teams for resolution.\nProficiency with source code control tools.\nAbility to quickly adapt and learn new architectures and frameworks.\nFamiliarity with AI/ML tools and techniques for test optimization, data analysis, or complex system verification.\nFluent English language skills are required for this position.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s, Master’s degree, or higher degree in Electrical and/or Communication Engineering and/or Computer Science, or a related field, paired with several years of relevant industry work experience.\nExperience with network emulators, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms would be a plus\nProficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java) is beneficial.\nApple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2786,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Operating Systems","Laptops","Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers","Tablets"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-21T09:51:22Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":84,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.928,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":48,"expected_fill_days":92,"reasons":["conf:0","urgency","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/apple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/apple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-04T23:31:14Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":690,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-05T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":12},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=12"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fapple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fapple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fapple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/apple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fapple-5g4g-physical-layer-firmware-verification-and-integration-engineer-mfd"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":2991099}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"apple.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":2991099},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}