Cellular PHY Systems Engineer - Beamforming

Summary

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Role Number:200560473

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? We are searching for a talented engineer with experience in modem design to join our exciting team of innovators. In this role, you will join the system engineering team working on best-in-class modem platforms, developing innovative algorithms and leveraging our unique end-to-end design.

Description

Design and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication algorithms with emphasis on beam management. Work closely with firmware, RF and other cross-functional teams to implement, verify and bringup beam management algorithms. Ensure that performance meets expectations. Work on next generation algorithms and implementation per roadmap.

• In-depth knowledge of wireless communication systems (5G, LTE, 802.11) with emphasis on millimeter-wave technology (5G NR FR2, 802.11ad).
• Ability to develop algorithms, assess performance, develop complexity-performance tradeoff, and work closely with firmware teams on implementation.
• Familiarity with bring up process and methodology.
• Experience with power/performance optimization.
• BS with 3+years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of one ore more of the following areas - array signal processing, RF impairments related to mmwave deployments, firmware partitioning, firmware interface design and beamforming algorithms.

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.

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