Cellular Systems Engineer

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino), California, United States
Hardware
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Summary

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Role Number:200516702
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? In this role, you will be a key member of the system engineering team working on modem systems features and requirements.

Key Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of wireless communication systems with hands-on experience in lab testing & characterization.
  • Deep-knowledge of communication system theory and signal processing will be essential for this role to design algorithms related to channel state feedback, digital precoding and analog beamforming, channel estimation, interference mitigation, MIMO detection, multi-user MIMO, timing and frequency recovery, automatic gain control, RF impairments estimation and correction, forward-error correction, OFDM, etc.
  • Experience with Matlab, C/C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, modeling (floating-point and fixed-point) and link-level simulation.
  • Experience in algorithm design and optimization for embedded applications, complexity analysis and mapping to vector signal processors, memory requirements, real-time vs non-real time requirements, etc.
  • Experience in chip bring-up including the use of lab equipment such as protocol test equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.
  • Knowledge of cellular communication standards and call flows: 5G NR (FR1 and FR2), 4G LTE, link adaptation, Channel state information feedback.
  • Strong analytical skills (linear algebra, random processes, detection and estimation, filter design, machine learning, etc.)

Description

• Design and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication algorithms. • Implement system models and perform detailed performance investigations to allow performance sign-off and enable RTL development. • Collaborate with digital designers and firmware developers to realize algorithms with power and area efficient implementation. • Support productization efforts through troubleshooting, log analysis and algorithm optimization.

Education & Experience

BS and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
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