Wireless Software Performance Engineer

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? In the Wireless Software group, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Satellite Communications and more. You'll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art connectivity technologies. You'll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers' connections with their devices. If you join us, you'll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic. The Wireless system performance team is striving for innovative ways to use wireless communication technologies and enable new services and products that surprise and delight our customers. We are seeking an experienced technologist to build wireless performance labs; play a major role in architecture, design and improvement of new cellular/satellite communication products. You will be on a team that drives new initiatives within Apple and the industry focusing on the end user experience. Key Qualifications

• Validated experience in cellular or satellite communication protocols and systems
• Deep understanding of wireless standards: (including but not limited to 3GPP 5G-NR/5GC, LTE, IEEE 802.11ax, 802.11ad, IP, TCP/UDP) and their application from end to end product performance.
• Shown experience with 4G/5G network emulators and major infra vendor equipment
• Experience with Satellite Communications Systems (SATCOM), RF, link budget, antennas, modems, Software Defined Radios (SDR)
• Experienced with scripting and developing performance automation tools and software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a highly multi-functional setting across SW, HW, RF, Carrier/Partner engineering and Product Design teams
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies using out-of-the box thinking to propose new product improvements in a data driven way.
• Validated track record of delivering performance focussed efforts for projects that went to mass production.
• Experience in system performance, design or architecture experience Description As a Wireless Software Performance Engineer you will engage with lab characterization as well as field log analysis. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work with multiple engineering teams, vendors and suppliers. Demonstrate expertise in wireless communication system/software/hardware/RF requirements and define the power/performance metrics for the product. You will act as a liaison between the technology and product engineering teams as a gatekeeper of end user facing quality. This is an opportunity to bring in fresh ideas and to promote cellular or satellite communication technologies across Apple's new product introductions, services and ecosystem initiatives. You will work towards design wins from prototyping to commercialization. Education & Experience Master's in Electrical Engineering or Wireless Communications preferred
  • 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 $115,000 and $217,500, 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.

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