Wireless System Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Stock programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an expert wireless systems engineer to model network protocols and RF interactions within our advanced simulation platform.

You will translate complex wireless behaviors into reference simulations and studies across Cellular, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth contexts. Lead design recommendations for hardware and software, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and study new wireless algorithms.

Qualifications

• BS with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong fundamentals in wireless communications.
• Strong understanding of wireless channel propagation and RF design.
• Experience with transceiver algorithm design.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead design recommendations on hardware and software implementations based on simulation studies.
• Model wireless system and design in simulation platform.
• Design and study performance of new wireless algorithms and protocols.
• Work with cross functional teams on requirements for designs and simulation setups.

Skills

Wireless fundamentals

RF design

Transceiver algorithms

Test-driven development

C/C++/Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Git

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Description

Wireless technologies have become a crucial part of all Apple devices that delight our customers. Our devices operate in radio environments with various applications, using different wireless technologies. With the latest developments in cellular, WiFi, BT, etc., we utilize a sophisticated simulation platform to study performance of our devices in complicated radio and network conditions. We are looking for an expert wireless systems engineer who has deep understanding of wireless protocol interactions within the network, interactions across different layers of wireless protocols, such as WiFi or BT, and interactions of different technologies within the same device. You will be responsible for modeling the network protocols as well as the effect of the wireless channel and RF interactions of different wireless technologies in the simulation platform. You will also be responsible for providing reference simulations and conducting particular studies using the simulation platform.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead design recommendations on hardware and software implementations based on simulation studies.
• Model wireless system and design in simulation platform.
• Design and study performance of new wireless algorithms and protocols.
• Work with cross functional teams on requirements for designs and simulation setups.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong and deep understanding in fundamentals of wireless communications.
• Strong understanding of wireless channel propagation and RF design.
• Experience with transceiver algorithm design.
• Solid understanding in test-driven and API-driven development methodologies.
• Skilled in software language: C/C++/Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with wireless simulation
• Deep knowledge of wireless systems and protocols such as Cellular/WiFi/Bluetooth, and networking protocols like TCP/IP
• Knowledge of event driven simulations
• Familiar with version control tools
• Knowledge and experience with AI and LLM
• PhD is preferred

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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
• 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.

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