Wireless Software Performance Engineer

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 while working on the latest wireless modem technologies. 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.

The Wireless system performance team is striving for innovative ways to use wireless communication technologies and enable new services and products that surprise and delight our customers. We are seeking an experienced technologist chartered to work on cellular performance, and play a major role in architecture, design and improvement of new cellular technologies and products. Will work on a team that will drive new initiatives within the company and the industry, focused on end user experience.

Description

The candidate will engage with lab characterization as well as field log analysis. This is an extraordinary opportunity to interact with multiple engineering-groups, vendors and suppliers. Develop expertise in wireless communication system/software/hardware/RF requirements and define the power/performance KPI for the product. Also, will act as a liaison between technology and product engineering teams as a gatekeeper of end user facing quality. Opportunity to bring in fresh ideas to evangelize the 4G/5G technology across Apple's new product introductions, services and ecosystem initiatives, and work towards design wins in a data driven way from prototyping to commercialization.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Wireless Communications preferred.

Ability to work in a highly multi-functional setting across SW, HW, RF, Carrier/Partner engineering and Product Design teams.

Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and out-of-the box thinking and to propose technology and product improvements in a data driven way.

Proven record of delivering performance focussed efforts for projects that went to mass production.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

5+ years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Deep experience in wireless communication protocols and systems.

Deep understanding of wireless standards: (including but not limited to 3GPP 5G-NR/5GC, LTE, IP, TCP/UDP) and their application from end to end product performance.

Experience with 4G/5G network emulators and major infra vendor equipment.

Experienced with scripting and developing performance automation tools and software.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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.