Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Education reimbursement

Relocation & discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to advance cellular technologies across devices. You will work on all layers of the cellular stack, designing high-performance Layer1 control software and collaborating with system engineering and modem test teams.

Your work directly impacts performance and user experience across iPhone, iPad, and other wireless products. The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills and experience in cellular modem design.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing and launching cellular modem software.
• Strong software engineering skills with emphasis on performance and reliability.
• Ability to work across multiple software layers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize core cellular technologies for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Watch, etc).
• Work across cellular protocol stack, Layer1 control and PHY interfaces; collaborate with system engineering and modem test teams.
• Design and implement Layer1 control software to improve connectivity and user experience.
• Identify, investigate and solve complex cellular technology problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance cellular systems.
• Contribute to innovation by evolving traditional cellular ecosystem models.
• Ensure continuous connectivity across Apple's wireless product lines.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Cellular modem experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CS

Job description

Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Apple's Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves identifying and/or developing core cellular technologies that solves everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go. This team takes pride in not just coming up with proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level.

Description

Our team members are working on all aspects of Cellular modem Layer 1 control to come up with the best possible performance for any given problem. Are you equally passionate about cellular technologies and have the dream to work on groundbreaking cellular technologies? Then we are looking for you. As part of this team you will impact iPhone user experience worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize core cellular technologies for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Watch, others)
• Work across multiple software layers including cellular protocol stack, Layer1 control and PHY interfaces, as well as close collaboration with system engineering, modem test engineering teams.
• Design and implement cellular Layer1 control software solutions that enhance connectivity and user experience
• Identify, investigate, and solve complex cellular technology problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance cellular systems
• Contribute to innovation by challenging and evolving traditional cellular ecosystem models
• Ensure continuous connectivity and seamless user experiences across Apple's wireless product lines

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, executing and launching cellular modem technology on Phones.
• Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (using C, C++).
• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while confidently driving multiple projects across
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seeks to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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