Wireless Protocol Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
The Satellite Connectivity Group is seeking a senior engineer experienced in both wireless protocol design and software development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new functionality for our service.
You should have strong technical skills, be able to think creatively, and have a passion for working across a diverse set of disciplines. You will be part of a team building technology that will make a difference and drive innovation that matters!
Description
At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and rethinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS via satellite to access emergency assistance when they are in need of help and have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users.
We are looking for a senior engineer that has experience with the design of sophisticated & efficient over-the-air wireless protocols, and with delivering high-performance software that runs in a distributed setting. You should be able to define collaboratively an air interface specification, reason about the implications of design choices in the context of a constrained radio link, and simulate communications. You should also be able to create clever algorithms to solve complex computational problems, write efficient code using modern paradigms, and follow industry-standard software development & deployment process to contribute to a production system.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong background in wireless communications protocols (PHY, MAC)
- Modern Python proficiency
- 5 years of experience in wireless communications and software engineering
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems)
- Sharp analytical skills to debug issues across network protocol stack layers, including root cause analysis from logs and metrics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across functional areas
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR)
- Experience developing large-scale distributed systems
- Experience with cryptography & channel coding
- Experience profiling and developing highly performant code
- C/C++/Golang proficiency
- Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems)
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.