PHY Systems Engineer – Mobility Control

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 225,300; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an experienced systems engineer to work on mobility control features for 5G and 6G wireless communication systems.

Responsibilities include scoping mobility procedures, analyzing cross-layer dependencies to optimize control concepts, and supporting hardware and software teams from design through commercialization with test and debug methodologies. This role provides exposure to cutting-edge wireless technology, opportunity for impact across

Qualifications

• Understanding of 5G-NR standard: RRC and PHY.
• Knowledge of Wireless Communication Systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Scope mobility control procedures, identify performance trade-offs and design innovative control procedures.
• Identify dependencies between physical layer and upper layers to optimize control concepts.
• Take part in cross feature impact analysis. Determine how a physical layer procedure impacts other procedures and strive for a jointly optimized algorithm.
• Consider end-user experience and scalability aspects as a part of algorithm design.
• Support hardware and software development teams from design through commercialization via defining test procedures and debug methodologies.

Skills

5G-NR knowledge (RRC/PHY)

Wireless communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

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Description

In this role, you will be a key member of the Systems Engineering team working on mobility control features for 5G and 6G wireless communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Scope different mobility control procedures, identify the performance trade-offs and design innovative control procedures.
• Identify dependencies between physical layer and upper layers to optimize control concepts.
• Take part in cross feature impact analysis. Determine how a physical layer procedure impacts other procedures and strive for a jointly optimized algorithm.
• Consider end-user experience and scalability aspects as a part of algorithm design.
• Support hardware and software development teams from design through commercialization via defining test procedures and debug methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of 5G-NR standard: RRC and PHY specifically.
• Knowledge of Wireless Communication Systems.
• Strong theoretical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with NR reference signal design, cell search/measurement and mobility behavior is a plus.
• Familiar with key RRC signaling flows between UE and network is a plus.
• Ability to make proper design trade‑off considering power, performance and complexity.
• Experience with genAI tools to improve work efficiency, and data analysis / machine learning skills.

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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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