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Wireless Cellular Standards Engineer

san diego, CA

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About this opportunity

Apple lists this Wireless Cellular Standards Engineer opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our cellular standards group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape the global wireless industry and contribute to upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day!

Description

In this technical role, you will be at the center of our cellular standards group, responsible for promoting the wireless technologies of our innovative wireless SoC products. You will have the chance to create algorithms and architectures of wireless communication systems, as well as collaborate with extraordinary RF/analog, HW, SW designers and architects to design SoC products to millions of Apple customers!

Responsibilities

In this role, core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Designing and simulating wireless communication systems for 5G and 6G technologies, including channel coding, advanced MIMO systems, mobility, protocols for energy saving, AI/ML for air interface enhancements, sensing techniques, control and data channel optimization for cellular systems.

Attending global standards meetings, including 3GPP, to promote Apple product preferences. Collaborate with product teams and come up with novel architecture, protocols, and algorithms to meet the requirements of emerging applications in a challenging radio environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of wireless communication systems (e.g., OFDM/MIMO, etc.).

Proven experience in the algorithm development and implementation design of communication systems or signal processing algorithms, and ability to develop and implement performance tuning strategies and optimizations.

Experience with Matlab or Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation.

Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent communication skills

Motivated to collaborate and contribute as a team, and able to deliver ambitious tasks in a timely manner.

BS and 10+ years of relevant experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. with a focus on communication systems, signal processing or AI/ML for wireless communication

Experiences in 3GPP standardization in 3GPP RAN4

Strong understanding of communication theory and relevant algorithm design experience on, including but not limited to, timing recovery, automatic gain control, modulation, channel estimation, equalization, MIMO signal estimation and detection, channel coding and error correction, and beam forming algorithms

Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless communication theory, and system design.

Knowledge in existing wireless communication protocols, such as 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 802.11ad/ay or Bluetooth/BLE.

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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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