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Apple Wireless Systems Engineer - Modem and 6G R&D in Sunnyvale, California
Wireless Systems Engineer - Modem and 6G R&D
Sunnyvale,California,United States
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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! Join us to help deliver system design of next generation groundbreaking radio access networks. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft next generation wireless technology that will have deep impact on future Apple products and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Wireless technologies have become a crucial part of all Apple devices that delight our customers. In our unit, we have the mission to research and develop wireless technology for next generation radio access networks across different layers (PHY, MAC, CP, DP). We are looking for expert and self-motivated communication systems engineers who are highly qualified in cellular modem systems engineering and have a deep understanding of wireless technology. In this role you will be working on both powerful cellular modems and be at the center of an innovative research group responsible for crafting next generation innovative radio access technologies over the next decade. You will work on the design and bring up of pioneering 4G/5G modems and transition to a Wireless R&D role with responsibilities such as defining system level concepts, proposing and researching innovative ideas & algorithms, performing sophisticated system simulations, defining rapid prototyping platforms to help prove your ideas and specifying RAN protocols and for next generation (6G) cellular systems.
Description
- You will first work on cellular modem development and bring up activities. - Subsequently, you will transition to research and design of next generation (6G) wireless communication systems for radio access networks with emphasis on the PHY/MAC/L2/L3 layers - Contribute to link-level and system simulator modelling and framework design. - Take a top-down approach towards system design starting from a use case of relevance to Apple products, defining a problem statement and arriving at groundbreaking innovative solutions - Participate in industry/academic forums focused on 6G technology - Assess the benefit of different proposals to solving a problem - Define and provide vital systems engineering support towards rapid prototyping platform development in the form of system requirements and system design documents - Contribute to future 3GPP RAN work items on 6G technology
Minimum Qualifications
Key Qualifications
Deep knowledge of communication system theory and wireless systems.
Highly qualified modem systems engineer.
Strong familiarity with baseband firmware and hardware development including sub-component and component verification.
Prior experience in bringing up modems and solving critical issues as part of daily bring up.
Proven understanding of physical layer waveform design, channel coding and PHY/MAC procedures.
Strong knowledge of multi-antenna techniques and procedures such as Massive MIMO, mmWave Beamforming and Beam Acquisition, mmWave mesh networks.
Solid understanding of current cellular or Wi-Fi communication standards: eg. 5G (NR), 4G (LTE), IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ax/ay/az/be.
Demonstrate clarity of thought and strong analytical and problem-solving skills (probability, digital signal processing, linear algebra, random processes, detection and estimation.)
Shown track-record of innovation in the area of wireless system design.
Experience in object-oriented programming and wireless system simulator design and implementation.
Proven understanding of AI/ML.
Familiarity with low power design for smartphones and wearables.
Familiarity with wireless system optimization for augmented reality, virtual reality and automotive applications.
Familiarity with positioning and ranging based services and solutions.
Familiarity with sensing technologies such as FMCW radar.
Solid base of machine learning concepts and ability to apply them towards solving problems in sensing and radio access networks.
Prior experience attending and contributing to 3GPP RAN working groups.
Experience with Matlab, C/C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, modeling (floating-point and fixed-point) and link-level simulation.
Understanding of mmWave antenna array design and RF system design of pioneering mmWave transceivers is a huge plus.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
BS and 3+ 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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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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