Software Engineer - Radio Access Network (RAN)

San Diego, California, United States
Hardware

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200535960
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. Our team seeks a Software Engineer, Radio Access Network (RAN), to work on groundbreaking cellular technologies across L2 and L3. The position involves developing core cellular technologies that solve unique challenges.

Key Qualifications

  • Strong Software Engineering skills, including algorithms & data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming.
  • Excellent C/C++ programming and object-oriented design skills.
  • Extensive understanding and hands-on experience implementing 5G-NR L2 and L3 Layers.
  • Experience and insight into designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable cloud services from the ground up.
  • Hands-on experience with version control, bug tracking, and CI/CD systems.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-growing team environment.
  • Thrive in a small team environment with minimal documentation and process.
  • Phenomenal aptitude to deal with ambiguity and enthusiasm to help tackle complex issues.
  • You will collaborate across many participating teams, so good interpersonal skills will help you succeed in this role.
  • DevOps experience is nice to have.

Description

Our team is looking for a technically savvy professional who is able to work autonomously in a small, foundational team in an ambiguous rapidly changing environment. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, coding, and verification of L2 and L3 protocol layers. We are looking for someone for translation of network architecture to network development activity. You will design and implement L2 and L3 RAN protocol algorithms to improve system performance. We are looking for someone to work with cross-layer wireless protocol software teams to integrate and debug the different mobile network protocol layers. Responsible for development and maintenance of simulation and emulation environment.

Education & Experience

BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent required. MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits