Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego invites you to join the Cellular Software team as a Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer.

You will help optimize power and thermal performance for iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless products, ensuring smooth connectivity and efficient operation. Key duties include hitting power targets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, debugging power regressions from modem logs, and expanding power/thermal KPI use cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience with C/C++, scripting (Python/Perl), and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the power targets for Apple cellular products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve power and thermal targets.
• Participate in power analysis and debugging for power regressions by analyzing modem logs.
• Expand the existing power and thermal KPI use cases.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Perl

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Job description

Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking highly motivated and disciplined engineers to collaborate on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The role entails identifying and optimizing cellular power and thermal performance to address everyday challenges faced by iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless product users. Our team is dedicated to ensuring seamless connectivity for our users, regardless of their location. We take pride in not only developing proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional cellular ecosystem models. Our commitment to enhancing user experience is unwavering, and we provide members with the flexibility to work on various aspects of Cellular Protocol software, including SIM, NAS, AS, and iOS interfaces, to devise the most effective solutions for any given problem. If you share our passion for cellular technologies and aspire to work on groundbreaking innovations, we invite you to join our team. As a member, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact iPhone user experience globally.

Description

We are seeking a candidate who will be part of a team that is involved in power and thermal optimization efforts along with debugging and enabling critical power features. As an exceptional team member, you will be entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of achieving the power and thermal objectives for Apple cellular projects. Your ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, characterized by shifting priorities, is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the power targets for Apple cellular products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve power and thermal targets.
• Participate in power analysis and debugging for power regressions by analyzing modem logs.
• Expand the existing power and thermal KPI use cases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.
• 0-2 years of experience in software engineering skills including design, programming (using C, C++), scripting (Python preferred, Perl) and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting SW and HW power management flows.
• Strong interest in the area of modem power management system/SW architecture & power flows.

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 $122,700 and $214,300, 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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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

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