Cellular Protocol Development Engineer
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Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? In the Wireless Software group, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more. You'll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art connectivity technologies. You'll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers' connections with their devices. If you join us, you'll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic. Come join the Cellular and Connectivity team at Apple. Contribute to a product that is redefining mobile communications. Build groundbreaking technology for 5G. Transform the way people keep up with the world and work with the people who help keep users connected 24/7!
Description
The Cellular and Connectivity Team is looking for someone with a combination of strong embedded programming skills and a creative, user-focused mindset. You will be an outstanding teammate who can collaborate with engineers in several technical areas that have developed cellular connectivity solutions for the iPhone, Watch and iPad. You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.","responsibilities":"Drive the design and development of the various components of LTE and 5G NR protocol stack.
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Write software based on 3GPP specifications and develop features using the unparalleled access to iOS and various other platform components to provide the ultimate connectivity experience.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to capture requirements, understand dependencies, define architecture, and implement solutions to well-defined projects.
Work with design and client-side teams to ensure a phenomenal user experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Scripting (Python preferred, Perl) and debugging.
Experience in wireless software development, Access Stratum or cellular protocols is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to write thoughtful, maintainable code.
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in embedded system software development.
Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming using C/C++.
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