Wireless System Engineer

Apple; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Irvine, CA is seeking a highly experienced Wireless Systems Engineer to join the Wireless Architecture team. You will model network protocols, RF interactions, and device wireless behavior across a sophisticated simulation platform to guide next-generation products.

You bring 10+ years of wireless experience, strong knowledge of cellular/WiFi/Bluetooth, and proficiency in C/C++/Python, with a track record in test-driven and API-driven development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Model network protocols and RF interactions across the simulation platform.
• Provide reference simulations and conduct targeted studies using the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance wireless architecture goals.

Skills

Wireless fundamentals

Wireless channel propagation

RF design

Transceiver algorithm design

Test-driven development

API-driven development

C/C++/Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Version control tools

Job description

**Role Number:** 200677637-1697

**Summary**

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day! Are you ready to join our Wireless Architecture team?

In this role, you will be a key member of the platform architecture team involved in the development of wireless technologies at all layers through wireless system modeling and simulations.

**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.

**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

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.