6G Cellular Modem Systems Architect

Apple Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 309,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Cellular Modem Systems Engineer to own the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems, from feature definition to silicon bring-up, with emphasis on 6G evolution and cross-functional collaboration across SoC, PHY, FW, and L1 teams.

You will design and optimize physical-layer algorithms, model and simulate in MATLAB/C/C++, and translate system insights into tangible gains in throughput, latency, battery life, and connectivity for Apple products.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of 6G/5G NR, 4G LTE, and RAN1 3GPP.
Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python for algorithm development and modeling.

Responsibilities

Define & architect system-level features for next-gen cellular modems with a focus on 6G evolution.
Own the end-to-end system view, connecting 3GPP requirements to HW/FW architecture and product targets.
Design and optimize L1/PHY algorithms to improve performance and power efficiency.
Model/simulate algorithms in floating-point and fixed-point using MATLAB/C/C++, validate against field data.
Drive throughput, latency, battery life, and connectivity improvements across the wireless stack.