Cellular Modem Systems Engineering Program Manager

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a technical leader to program manage our groundbreaking cellular baseband modems, coordinating multi-functional teams from concept to production. You will influence scheduling, requirements, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to meet performance goals.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 10+ years in engineering leadership or program management, with hands-on experience in wireless baseband systems, algorithms, hardware or firmware.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering discipline.
• 10+ years relevant industry experience.
• Proven ability with hands-on engineering management or program/project management.
• Experience in wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware and/or firmware.

Responsibilities

• Program manage cellular baseband modem projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams across engineering and silicon ecosystems.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead algorithm development, modeling and system simulations related to modem architecture.

Job description

Are you a cellular modem system engineering professional who is looking to make big things happen and can you influence, connect, get results, and communicate effectively? Do you thrive delivering innovative technologies that deeply affect people's lives? Come to Apple and work with us to deliver a broad range of wireless technologies. This is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the latest technologies and contribute to groundbreaking Apple products year after year. You will go beyond the industry norm and demonstrate creativity in problem solving, ability to think dynamically and outside of standard convention, and adapt quickly to new technical areas.

Description

Apple seeks a technical leader to program manage our groundbreaking cellular baseband modems to meet performance, quality and schedule requirements for Apple products! You will be responsible for multi-functional team coordination, communication and representation across the systems & silicon engineering ecosystem from concept to production. Technical background in cellular systems engineering will be key to your success in this role. Ideally, you will also have validated project management experience in some aspect of modem architecture, requirements engineering and/or cellular platform/system development. You will work in a complex engineering environment where sophisticated multi-tasking skills and real-time crisis management are all desired strengths for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in engineering discipline and 10+ years relevant industry experienceProven ability with a track record of hands-on engineering management / leadership or program / project management.Experience working in the development of wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware and/or firmware.

Preferred Qualifications

Good knowledge of wireless communications (OFDM/MIMO, etc.).Experience in wireless standards a significant plus (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA).Understanding of the end-to-end Cellular system involving the UE and network is desired.Experience in leading algorithm development, modeling, and systems simulation.Good understanding of modern cellular PHY building blocks, RF and Baseband integration strongly preferred. Ability to quickly establish and manage sophisticated multi-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.Extraordinary teammate and creative problem solver with ability to lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against plans.Excellent written and verbal communication skills at senior management level including strong presentation skills.