Wireless Software Engineer
Are you an innovative thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? The Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team is seeking a hardworking individual with outstanding communication skills and an exceptional technical knowledge of cellular technologies. You will design, develop, and patent the next generation of our innovative connectivity technologies. You will collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and iOS SW features.
Description
We are working on influencing the definition of next-generation wireless systems/standards in terms of system concepts and network architecture. You will have the opportunity to work with different technical teams to define wireless and network features and help drive external infrastructure vendors and carriers to full feature realization. Partnering with other engineers you will define problem statements, design AI/ML-based data-driven learning solutions, assess the system-level performance, and research innovative ideas & solutions. Most importantly, you will be part of building intellectual property and participating in industry/academic research projects as well as contributing to our simulator/emulator framework. Day to day, you will analyze system constraints and requirements based on both wireless connectivity standards and product requirements, to set system performance targets for wireless products. You will define innovations and technical contributions in different areas of the cellular system (L1/L2/L3) and network architecture. In addition, you will develop models of overall system and network performance and evaluate performance and critical metrics tradeoffs to optimize the overall architecture. This is an extraordinary opportunity to help Apple build innovative wireless devices and features for hundreds of millions of Apple users. If you are passionate about shaping the future of connectivity, we would love to hear from you!
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in solving interdisciplinary problems via ML and experience in training AI/ML models/agents in simulations.
- Experience with programming in C++.
- Passion for building highly reusable software models, writing clear and readable code, performing code reviews, and supplying a CI/CD infrastructure.
- Experience in system/network-level simulation and modeling work in organizations such as IEEE and/or 3GPP.
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Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Good familiarity with various AI/ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jax).
- Solid understanding of wireless communication and Wireless Standards (5G NR, LTE), especially in RAN2 features and procedures.
- Highly motivated and proactive, a fast learner, and a good team player.
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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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